It has independent roots in our habit of selling things, which is so large a part of our life. (religion-online.org)
Another advantage in separating Black Hat from Defcon was that Moss could accept lucrative corporate sponsorships for Black Hat and keep Defcon to its more independent roots. (cnbc.com)
After a series of commercial comedies like «Pineapple Express» and «Your Highness,» Green has returned to his iconoclastic independent roots lately with quirky dramas like «Prince Avalanche» and last year's dour drama «Joe.» (artsbham.com)