Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with independence in American Collocation
independence
noun
uncountable
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
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What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
complete
The nationalist movement demanded complete independence.
not complete
The two states had British Governors while retaining their nominal independence.
more
At thirteen years plus the child moves towards greater independence.
new or recent
Leaving family behind can be exciting but also quite stressful as you learn to cope with your new-found independence.
that you have to fight for
She was unwilling to give up her hard-won independence.
determined
The stories reflect the unique character of the Yorkshire Dales, and the fierce independence of their inhabitants.
of a particular type
The company claims to follow a policy of editorial independence for all its newspapers.
declare independence
On November 3, 1903, Panama declared its independence from Colombia.
achieve or have independence
When I gave up my job to become a mum, I didn’t know how I could regain my financial independence.
give independence
In 1960 Belgium decided to grant its colony independence.
encourage independence
We work to promote independence and equal opportunities for deaf people.
protect independence
The unions must at all times defend their complete independence from the employers.
reduce independence
It would gravely compromise the independence of the organization if its director were appointed by Ministers.
want and try and get independence
The main reason she left home was that she was seeking her independence.
value independence
Teenagers really value their independence.
keep independence
The tenants live in a secure setting, while maintaining their independence in their own apartments.
lose or lack independence
Older people are often fearful of losing their independence.
The book examines Gandhi’s role in the struggle for Indian independence.