Below you will find example sentences with "independent shops". The examples show how this phrase is used in natural context and which words often surround it.

Independent Shops in a sentence

Corpus data

  • Displayed example sentences: 20
  • Discovered as a combination around: shops
  • Corpus frequency in the collocation scan: 6
  • Phrase length: 2 words
  • Average sentence length: 25.5 words

Words in this phrase

independent shops

Meanings of words in this phrase

  • independent can mean: Not dependent; not contingent or depending on something else; free. Frequent word
  • shops can mean: plural of shop Frequent word

Sentence profile

  • Phrase position: 5 start, 8 middle, 7 end
  • Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Usage patterns

These patterns show short text windows around the phrase in the example sentences:

addition to independent shops the piece 1× all the independent shops getting support 1× and other independent shops 1× are countless independent shops including obviously 1× array of independent shops and enjoyable 1× cafés and independent shops may just 1× clevedon s independent shops and portishead 1× its fab independent shops 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

a charming market 1× all the independent 1× along the sand 1× cadburykid says i 1× hidden away in 1× in addition to 1×

Common sentence endings:

a day out 1× and friendly atmosphere 1× cafes and restaurants 1× eat and drink 1× everywhere has closed 1× fab independent shops 1×

Context words

These words often appear near this phrase in the example sentences:

town 6× plenty 3× high 3× lots 3× great 2× businesses 2× coffee 2× cafes 2× little 2× selection 2× wine 2× bars 2×

Related phrases

coffee shops independent national independent schools independent group independent country repair shops american independent

Phrases around this combination

Just before it in the phrase index:

independent schools independent national independent group independent country independence referendum independence party

Just after it in the phrase index:

index etf index fund india ltd india northeast indian army indian cricket

Other phrases with the same pattern

Same start:

independent national independent schools independent group independent country

Same ending:

coffee shops repair shops

Corpus analysis

  • The phrase "independent shops" has 2 words and usually appears in the middle in these examples. The average sentence has 25.5 words and is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around this phrase, patterns and context words such as addition to independent shops the piece, all the independent shops getting support, town, plenty and high stand out.
  • In the phrase index, this combination connects with coffee shops, independent national and independent schools, linking the page to nearby combinations.

Example types with independent shops

This selection groups the examples by length and sentence type, making usage of the full phrase easier to scan:

Short example sentences

Juliette added: “I think we need more independent shops. (9 words)

All the independent shops getting support from residents are only one-man bands. (13 words)

The town benefits from a strong local community and business is good, with plenty of independent shops. (17 words)

Longer example sentences

Along the sand road behind the dunes to St Martin’s Vineyard and Winery, we could have stayed to sample the wine or visit the little independent shops that line the one street on St Martin’s, but we’re too late: everywhere has closed. (45 words)

Here are some of the town's independent shops which will have their doors open after dark - and may be worth considering for your Christmas shopping in the weeks leading up to Christmas if you can't make the festival night. (41 words)

Cadburykid says: “I've lived just up the road from Stirchley for over 10 years and while it has an interesting array of independent shops and enjoyable bars I genuinely cannot see what the big fuss is about. (38 words)

Example sentences (20)

There are a number of great independent shops and businesses, vibrant murals, and inviting coffee shops, cafes and restaurants.

There are countless independent shops, including, obviously, plenty of book shops, but you're so close to the Black Mountains there's plenty activities if something a bit more high octane is your thing.

The Echo recently visited Leigh Broadway to highlight the success of independent businesses with Friday’s paper featuring the likes of the Little Card Shop, Rockamilly, and other independent shops.

In addition to independent shops, the Piece Hall boasts a decent selection of independent wine bars, pubs, coffee houses, cafes, and even a retro video games arcade.

All the independent shops getting support from residents are only one-man bands.

Along the sand road behind the dunes to St Martin’s Vineyard and Winery, we could have stayed to sample the wine or visit the little independent shops that line the one street on St Martin’s, but we’re too late: everywhere has closed.

A number of independent shops across Northern Ireland are likely to fall foul of new EU labelling rules when they kick in this Sunday.

Here are some of the town's independent shops which will have their doors open after dark - and may be worth considering for your Christmas shopping in the weeks leading up to Christmas if you can't make the festival night.

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It also received praise for its community spirit, watersports, boot camps on the beach, independent shops, and quirky places to eat and drink.

It’s a great location, it has a fabulous selection of independent shops, huge amounts of heritage and a railway station to come.

One chain store in Bolton town centre has fallen victim to shoplifters more than most of the independent shops on the high street.

Places like Harrogate, Haworth (home of the Brontë sisters), Hebden Bridge, and Richmond are known for their quaint architecture, independent shops, and friendly atmosphere.

The town benefits from a strong local community and business is good, with plenty of independent shops.

The town is quaint and pretty with lots of independent shops, cobbled streets and lots of high-end eateries.

A charming market town bustling with pubs, cafés and independent shops may just win over the hearts of any visitor looking for a day out.

Cadburykid says: “I've lived just up the road from Stirchley for over 10 years and while it has an interesting array of independent shops and enjoyable bars I genuinely cannot see what the big fuss is about.

Hidden away in stunning woodland, right next to the River Perry, Riverside Cabins is an ideal spot for R&R, and just a short drive from the bustling market town of and its fab independent shops.

Juliette added: “I think we need more independent shops.

Lots of our customers will go on to spend time in Ely and visit the independent shops there.

New parking charges in North Somerset will threaten Clevedon’s independent shops and Portishead’s open air pool, locals have warned.

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