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“Independence” or “Independents”

Overview

independence / independents are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

independence: (noun) freedom from control or influence of another or others. (noun) the successful ending of the American Revolution. (noun) a city in western Missouri; the beginning of the Santa Fe Trail.

independents: NA

Pronunciation

independence: IH·n·d·ih·p·EH·n·d·ah·n·s

independents: IH·n·d·ih·p·EH·n·d·ah·n·t·s

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Examples in Context

Examples of “independence”

  • …began to appear, including the Independence Party, which called for an…
  • Namibia Independence Party
  • …the Palestine Mandate, demanding Arab independence and the end of the…
  • When the Transkei received nominal independence from South Africa, that court…
  • …Treaty of 1936, which granted independence to Egypt, but allowed the…
  • …2011, when South Sudan declared independence.
  • …on the basis of the independence of the duchies under the…
  • …the Ciskei, which received nominal independence and established its own Supreme…
  • …managed to continue its virtual independence.
  • …leadership failed, Elam declared its independence and began to raid as

Examples of “independents”

  • …4% of seats in 2014, Independents account for 2% of seats…
  • FBS Independents (applies only to football)
  • …by the occasional brilliant Wildean epigram."
  • …Chai who all ran as independents won numbers of seats, ousting…
  • …between Labour, the Liberals and Independents in some wards.
  • | Reuters/Ipsos(Republicans and Independents)
  • Independents
  • …the Labour Party, and 12 independents.
  • Independents (in sports other than football)
  • …the former Aquitaine were all independents, and did not recognize a…


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