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as in choice
the power, right, or opportunity to choose
he doesn't want to go to the sales conference, but he doesn't have that liberty
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as in autonomy
the state of being free from the control or power of another
the hope that the country's first-ever elections will usher in a new era of liberty and respect for the rule of law
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Recent Examples of liberty
Our nation's founding principles of liberty and justice for all compel us to confront inequities and strive for inclusion.
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Paulette Granberry Russell, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Under the Fourteenth Amendment, Estrada said the families of his clients have citizenship through birthright and, further, his clients cannot be deprived of life, liberty or property without due process of law.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
Those principles are aligned with the Libertarian political philosophy, which generally advocates for the protection of individual liberties.
—Jenna McLaughlin, NPR, 21 Jan. 2025
Despite taking some creative liberties with the overall Zelda canon, there’s a surprisingly powerful plot in the game that manages to add to the already poignant story behind Nintendo’s opus.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
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Paulette Granberry Russell, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Under the Fourteenth Amendment, Estrada said the families of his clients have citizenship through birthright and, further, his clients cannot be deprived of life, liberty or property without due process of law.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
Those principles are aligned with the Libertarian political philosophy, which generally advocates for the protection of individual liberties.
—Jenna McLaughlin, NPR, 21 Jan. 2025
Despite taking some creative liberties with the overall Zelda canon, there’s a surprisingly powerful plot in the game that manages to add to the already poignant story behind Nintendo’s opus.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liberty
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The Patagonia Men’s Better Sweater Chore Coat is a stylish choice for chilly flights at nearly $70 off the original price, while the Patagonia Men’s Isthmus Anorak is another must-have on-sale pick for $90.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Jan. 2025
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From the venue choice to the music and accessories, the entire setup exuded UFO corporate vibes.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
27 Jan. 2025
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And second, in both titis and Barbaries, females exhibit a high degree of autonomy and are the executors of mate choice.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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From its inception, the anti-vaccine movement has been intertwined with a range of political, moral, and spiritual ideas around the rights of the individual versus the community, the limits of governmental power over bodily autonomy and faith in medical expertise, and institutional knowledge.—
Helen L. Murphey / Made by History,
TIME,
29 Jan. 2025
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Matt Pryor, who is an unrestricted free agent, took over from Davis as starting right guard and might be an option to return as depth.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Jan. 2025
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To try to repeal the law to reintroduce wolves into Colorado is not a smart option.—
TJ Hutchinson,
The Denver Post,
28 Jan. 2025
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Colombia’s action came as numerous countries in Latin America are attempting to figure out how to deal with the week-old Trump administration, pledging cooperation on some immigration issues but also seeking fair treatment and respect for their own national sovereignty.—
Tracy Wilkinson,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2025
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Still, both advisers said that the commission has the power to protect Europe’s sovereignty, and to force the platforms to be more transparent.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2025
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This preference is more popular amongst Millennials (67%) compared to Boomers (37%).—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes,
10 Feb. 2023
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That preference was on display in August last year, when the KMT’s Hsia visited China amid lingering tensions over Pelosi’s visit.—
Bloomberg.com,
Bloomberg.com,
7 Feb. 2023
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The petitioners, represented by Alliance Defending Freedom, argued that the ruling discriminates against St. Isidore and violates constitutional protections for religious freedom, citing recent Supreme Court precedents like Carson v. Makin.—
Kaelan Deese,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
24 Jan. 2025
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Read: The GoFundMe fires In moments of tragedy or upheaval, not all Angelenos can take their freedom of mobility for granted, in part because of how Southern California infrastructure has developed over the past century.—
Hannah Giorgis,
The Atlantic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, affectionally known as Gigi, were on their way to a youth basketball game in Thousand Oaks, Calif. when their helicopter crashed, killing both of them as well as seven other passengers.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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Canceling the contract left Lutz with no way to pay the mortgage on his chicken houses.—
Ames Alexander,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Jan. 2025
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At a news conference, Chair Jerome Powell deflected questions about President Donald Trump — who has repeatedly challenged the Fed’s independence — but that didn’t stop the president from attacking the central bank and its chair in a Truth Social post later in the day. 4.—
Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2025
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The announcement put the central bank on a potential collision course with Trump, though a longstanding norm of independence typically insulates the Fed from direct political interference.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Liberty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liberty. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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