maintain one's independence

If a writer goes into politics, he should maintain his independence.

The company's last effort to maintain its independence has had a lingering effect.

Parents also expect to maintain their independence so they won't be a burden.

However, the city itself with a number of villages around, maintained its independence.

Art was the perhaps the best at maintaining independence with all four limbs.

I have to maintain also my own independence of thought.

Still, she struggles to maintain her independence, saying in the interview, "We are not a couple."

In those days, Hillary seemed intent on maintaining her independence.

However, there was considerable pressure for the terms of retirement to be such that older people could maintain economic independence.

Indeed, it is an important way in which the principle of maintaining each person's independence can be protected.