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Meanings of fighting for independence in English

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Usage of fighting for independence in English
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However, rebels fighting for independence dismiss the poll as a political sham.
The Irish Times
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ETA has killed more than 850, fighting for independence for the Basque Country.
Reuters
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At least, those Netherlanders knew what fighting for independence of a foreign tyrant meant.
History of the United Netherlands from the Death of William the ...
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To-day the South is the minority in America, and they are fighting for independence!
American Eloquence, Volume 4 / Studies In American Political His...
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So, I'm fighting for independence-andthat means for self-respect
The Price She Paid
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Ansar Dine Ansar Dine is not fighting for independence but wants sharia across the whole country.
The Guardian
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All four were officials in the pro-Russian Donetsk People's Republic, which is fighting for independence from Ukraine.
News.com.au
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The KNU has been fighting for independence in the hills of eastern Myanmar for the last 60 years.
Reuters
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To this Jefferson Davis replied: "We are not fighting for slavery; we are fighting for independence."
Lincoln's Yarns and Stories / A Complete Collection of the Funny...
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The rebels, who have killed many civilians and members of the security forces, are fighting for independence from Pakistan.
Reuters
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It is best known for the 1836 battle between the Mexican Army and Texas settlers fighting for independence from Mexico.
Reuters
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Although Ukraine has agreed a ceasefire with rebels fighting for independence, peace on the EU's eastern frontier is far from guaranteed.
Reuters
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FLEC, which has being fighting for independence for Cabinda for more than three decades and has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Reuters
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The ULFA rebel group, formed in 1979, is fighting for independence for Assam's 26 million people.
Reuters
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The group has warned oil firms to leave the region within two weeks and says it is fighting for independence for Delta.
Reuters
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The group is one of several fighting for independence for Balochistan, an arid, impoverished region with substantial gas, copper and gold reserves.
Reuters
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