Sentence examples for display of independence from inspiring English sources

He called them into his office, said their display of independence was unacceptable.

I think a display of independence could go over very well.

Mr Clarke was offered the posts of defence secretary and environment secretary, but in a controlled display of independence rejected them, saying he would return to the backbenches.

After university, she landed a much-sought-after position with the Royal Shakespeare Company, but in a characteristic display of independence, she quickly quit.

This display of independence only confirms what the war taught: that small countries are taking their future into their own hands.

In a rare display of independence among otherwise tight-lipped current and former Googlers, Mr. Bowman laid out on his blog the reasons for his abrupt exit, creating a bit of a commotion in the technology blogosphere.

Officials in the governor's office, though, grew irate at Mr. Whitehead's repeated displays of independence, including criticism of some state business grant programs.

It was his badge of honor and independence until one day an older friend of his asked him, "Isn't it just as bad to be bound by unconvention as by convention?" He heard and moved on to other displays of independence.

And the wide-eyed grin in the snapshot is a small display of what independence looks like.

The meeting was a display of Basque independence and culture, featuring songs, dances and the red, white and green of Basque flags.

This sudden display of political independence presages a security vacuum, but one which he, as ex-president, will not have to face.