She lost the ability to perform any function independently and was sedated for her final few months.

Raised under the assumption he could function independently, he believes blind people who need significant assistance are the product of low expectations, not the inevitable result of losing vision.

For a carrier to function independently, she requires accompanying frigates, submarines, supply ships and patrol aircraft.

Trials have shown that the proportion of people who can function independently 90 days after a stroke increases by between 19% and 35% following mechanical thrombectomy.

Each of these areas can function independently, being in the holding company for overall coordination and financial management of these businesses.