be independent

Frequency: 9.5150.7 per million words

Used to describe a state of being self-reliant or autonomous.

independentVERB + independent

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Examples (10)

  • It's crucial for children to learn to be independent.
  • She was determined to be financially independent by her late twenties.
  • The company prides itself on continuing to be independent despite market pressures.
  • To be truly independent, one must overcome reliance on others.
  • The new government aims to be entirely independent of foreign aid.
  • He always encouraged his students to be independent thinkers.
  • Although she receives support, she tries to be as independent as possible.
  • The report claimed the results were independent of any bias.
  • He taught his children how to be independent and self-sufficient.
  • For a democracy to thrive, its institutions must be independent.