"attaining independence" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It can be used to describe the achievement of gaining independence or freedom from another entity or authority. Example: The country celebrated its 50th anniversary of attaining independence from colonial rule.
Southern Sudan is just weeks away from attaining independence, a goal that has taken more than 50 years.
Shortly after attaining independence, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania abandoned the Russian ruble in favour of new domestic currencies (the kroon, lats, and litas, respectively), which, as they strengthened, greatly improved foreign trade.
Since attaining independence in July 1960, Somalia has been under political turmoil.
For example, a candidate with no or very limited experience in a given field of biomedical research may find a phased developmental program lasting for five years that includes a designated period of didactic training together with a closely supervised research experience the most efficient means of attaining independence.
Attaining independence from rural counties like Ulster and Putnam means that "we control our own destiny as far as developing and growing our emergency medical system," he said.
In elections a month later, Mr. Rabin's Labor Party lost power for the first time since Israel attained independence.
After Pakistan attained independence in 1947, the region continued to exist as a separate Pakistani province.
After World War II a number of developing countries attained independence from their former colonial rulers.
When Papua New Guinea attained independence in 1975, the group became part of that country.
In 1974 Grenada attained independence within the Commonwealth and membership in the United Nations.
The length of time needed to attain independence is related to size and condition at hatching.
