They did not unify under a duke, but remained independent.

The company said its long-term interests would be best served by remaining independent.

Perhaps after all there was much to be said for remaining independent, carving out your own orbit.

"allies" were allowed to retain their own territories, and remained independent.

"People who know me will know that I don't have an ego about remaining independent," he said.

The school remained independent, but came increasingly to depend on local authority grants.

Stations that had remained independent had been familiar with the answer for several years.

This level of performance has been seen as a strong factor in Tatua remaining independent.

"The board is unanimous that they can create shareholder value by remaining independent."

Yet in a consolidating industry, the company has remained stubbornly independent.