It's about becoming independent, not relying on others for lifts, money or favours.

你得变得独立自主，不依靠别人的提携、钱财或是恩惠。

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These are all steps towards becoming a financially independent (经济独立的) person and making and looking after your own money.

这些都是成为一个经济独立的人，自己赚钱和自己理财的步骤。

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No matter what age you are, becoming an adult is really about learning how to be independent and responsible.

无论在哪个年龄，成年实际上是关于学会如何独立和负责任。

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In her debut novel,"Try to Remember," poet Iris Gomez explores the challenges young Latinas struggle with to stay loyal to their families, while becoming independent women in modern American society.

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Analysts say nationalistic tensions remain high as Macedonia has been struggling to find its own identity since becoming an independent nation in 1991, following the break up of Yugoslavia.

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Don't forget, 50 years ago Sudan was the first country becoming independent after decolonization.

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Some brokers are simply joining other large firms while others are becoming independent advisers.

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Bangladesh says more than three million died when troops were sent to stop East Pakistan becoming independent in 1971.

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