independence

Example Sentences

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In the early hours of Friday 19 September 2014, we watched live as the declaration in Glenrothes took the No campaign over the winning line in the Scottish independence referendum.

From BBC

Ivy Morris, a 32-year-old mother of three from Hinckley, Leicestershire, receives the personal independence payment for a range of disabilities that affect her mobility, as well as universal credit.

From BBC

If America even existed after this, I realized, remembering the vital importance of this very night to the United States gaining its independence.

From Literature

Many CBS News journalists -- including top producers of the flagship newsmagazine "60 Minutes" -- have quit while airing complaints of interference in their editorial independence at the company.

From Barron's

His tenure has also included workforce reductions, naming of a new editor-in-chief known for opinion writing, and clashes with journalists over issues of editorial independence.

From BBC