Sentence examples for back for independence from inspiring English sources

In any case, she figured out what the right move was: she got herself hired as a housekeeper and waited, with me perched on her back, for Independence.

But backing for independence has dropped from 47.1% in April to 44.5% now.

Whatever interpretation political leaders would like to apply to the status quo, there is not yet a whole-hearted backing for independence.

More than that, Washington's backing for independence would require not only US funds but a galling acceptance that America's long war to secure a free, united Iraq has failed miserably.

Just as gratifyingly, support for Scottish independence, which usually lags behind that for the SNP, seems to be going his way too.For the first time in several years, a recent poll put backing for independence among Scots narrowly ahead of opposition to it (see chart).

Earlier in the year when I was in the Kashmir valley - the heartland of Kashmiri culture and identity - a reliable political commentator told me there was considerably more support for Pakistan than for India, and much more backing for independence than for either country.

The prospect of NHS cuts in Scotland is increasing backing for independence among women, and an ICM poll found that the Yes campaign had gained support by four percentage points since last month.

Despite Mr Salmond's claim that this was the best result in the SNP's history (actually, it wasn't: the SNP got 31% of the vote in 1974, and 29% in this election), the result is a big set-back for his independence cause.As Labour was keen to point out, 71% of Scots voted for parties that oppose Scottish independence.

The people have stepped back from independence.

What's holding you back from independence?

The organization provides job training and employment, with the goal of allowing people to find secure housing and "gain back their independence for themselves and for their families".