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liberated

British  
/ ˈlɪbəˌreɪtɪd /

adjective

  1. given liberty; freed; released

  2. released from occupation or subjugation by a foreign power

  3. (esp in feminist theory) not bound by traditional sexual and social roles

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Once Paris was liberated in August 1944, a small cadre of FBI agents known as the Army Liaison Unit arrived and set up shop.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sarwar has said he feels "liberated" by the position he has taken and has retracted nothing.

From BBC

Speaking on Friday, Sarwar said he felt "liberated" after calling for the prime minister to quit.

From BBC

Women have been liberated to work in all professions, making major contributions to economic growth.

From The Wall Street Journal

Milan marked that day by naming a prominent square in the city’s center April 25 Plaza for the day the uprising that liberated Milan began.

From Los Angeles Times

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