The organization soon began using its independent status to develop and expand a number of new businesses designed for students' needs.

Established in 1961, by 1975 the monastery had gained independent status.

The issue is particularly sensitive because the landmarks commission won independent status only three years ago.

Together the two words indicated the independent status of the new nation.

Originally a Democrat, he switched to independent status in 2001.

The 1970s also saw it change back to independent status.

Its goal was to seek the return of independent status for Lithuania.

There are many criteria for getting into this college, including a modest family income, or an independent status as a student.

This means that we need an independent legal status for spouses.

There appears today to be a steady erosion in its independent status.