He described the judge as someone who is fiercely independent and open to intellectual change.

They are few in number, fiercely independent and remain very traditional.

Fiercely independent and determined, she was a woman before her time.

His fiercely independent nature wouldn't let him submit without a fight.

Each of the three news organizations considers itself fiercely independent.

But the fiercely independent peasants did no more than was absolutely necessary.

Nor did it give a reason for his "fiercely independent" nature.

She was fiercely independent, and filled with a deep passion.

The fiercely independent character of the state seems to have been a factor.

She is fiercely independent, and works for her own gain.