as in empowered
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as in freed
to set free (as from slavery or confinement)
in a way, modern labor-saving appliances enfranchised people, giving them much more leisure time
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Adjective
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As climate action becomes politicized, companies feel less empowered to speak openly or pursue joint strategies—further entrenching risk.—
Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Embracing failure is pivotal for success in an empowered culture.—
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The hostages were freed January 21, 1981, moments after Reagan’s inauguration.—
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Fogel was left out of a massive prisoner swap in August that freed multiple Americans, including Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and corporate security executive Paul Whelan.—
Adjective
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The resolution passed with all five Democratic members voting in favor while Councilman Randy Niemeyer, R-7th, voting against the resolution and Councilman Pete Lindemulder, R-4th, abstaining.—
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Since 2001, the Democratic party has only lost the popular vote twice: once this most recent cycle and again in 2004.—
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The liberated students go wild on campus with some students like Marie trying to stop them.—
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The book features photographs taken with disposable cameras by Ukrainian children in frontline and liberated areas, paired with personal stories and reflections.—
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The individual, whose identity hasn’t been released, was quickly restrained by fellow passengers and later detained by state troopers.—
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Adidas made $437 million from the first batch of its Yeezy shoes released after severing ties with West, some of which benefited organizations including the Anti-Defamation League and a non-profit founded by George Floyd’s brother.—
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In November 2022, a 28-year-old man who fell overboard from a Carnival Valor cruise ship was rescued off of Louisiana's southeast coast after treading water for nearly 20 hours.—
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In-ho shot Jun-ho, who fell off a cliff but survived and was rescued by a fisherman.—
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“Enfranchised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enfranchised. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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