The two politicians embraced their nontraditional backgrounds, describing each other as independent leaders who rise above partisan politics.

Recruiting, developing and supporting natural independent leaders in Texas communities to run for office.

"Larry will be a more independent, outspoken leader."

At the same time, any independent leaders who try to organize across companies or provincial lines are jailed.

And 15 independent leaders separately seek to flex their union muscles in the omnibus negotiations.

The 'Dalton Plan' aims to produce independent and confident leaders.

Compared to other Soviet officials, Kosygin stood out as a pragmatic and relatively independent leader.

Senator Bonacic is recognized as an independent leader within the Senate.

We need people who will be independent leaders in the Legislature at a critical time, who'll think for themselves.

But these were only groups under independent leaders.