independent

Example Sentences

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“There are very few places or in my life that I feel less independent” than an airport, said McBride, who still plays competitive rugby at the club level.

From Los Angeles Times

In response a Ministry of Defence spokesperson said: "Our independent nuclear deterrent protects us every minute of every day and is the ultimate guarantee of our national security."

From BBC

Several critics of the reforms have been summoned by police or briefly detained, while journalists who published independent opinion polls have been fined.

From Barron's

Blackstone Secured Lending Fund sees its first insider buying of the year from its chief operating officer and an independent trustee.

From Barron's

Of course the SNP's long-term plan is for Scotland to become an independent country.

From BBC