That's how they have retained their independence for so long.

"I like to retain my independence from the art market," he said.

It's also very necessary to retain independence on both sides.

It had a federal assembly, but the individual members retained their independence.

The paintings in this show will retain their independence anywhere.

She retained independence of mind throughout her tenure in the upper house.

The party is composed of eight separate political parties who retain their independence.

We want to retain our independence and not become too dependent.

As you know, they have always retained total independence.

The areas retained independence, with the condition that they pay taxes to both powers.