"regained independence" is a grammatically correct and usable phrase in written English.
This phrase can be used to refer to any number of different contexts, from a person's newfound freedom to a nation's renewed autonomy. For example, "The people of South Sudan finally regained independence from Sudan in 2011."
Unfortunately, in this small area there were by now six independent states Gaeta, Capua, Benevento (when it regained independence in the 980s), Naples, Amalfi, and Salerno.
Poles in Lithuania are still poor, but they have flourished since the country regained independence in 1991.
In the 17th century Ducal Prussia regained independence, and in 1701 it became part of the kingdom of Prussia.
All of them aspire to membership of the European Union because it will be an affirmation of their regained independence.
That exemplified, many felt, the corruption and weakness in parts of state administration which has plagued the country since it regained independence in 1991.
Vaira Vike-Freiberga served two terms as president in 1999-2007 and is widely seen as the best head of state since Latvia regained independence 23 years ago.
Many felt it exemplified the corruption and weakness in parts of the state administration that have plagued Latvia since it regained independence in 1991.
Notching up all 190-odd countries will take time Estonia, which regained independence in 1991, has relations with only 170, most recently formalising ties with Haiti in 2010.
The Baltic states are far more stable, prosperous and predictable neighbours for Russia now than they were when they first regained independence.
"For me, that says it all".Since it regained independence in 1991, Ukraine has struggled to keep on good terms with Russia even while reducing its influence.
When the captive nations regained independence in 1991, most émigrés declared their mission accomplished and got on with their lives in the West.
