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independence

[in-di-pen-duhns] / ˌɪn dɪˈpɛn dəns /


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It includes protections for the editorial independence of CBS and CNN, money allocated for entertainment worker benefits and a commitment to negotiate distribution deals for the two companies’ basic cable channels separately.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026

They help us carry shopping, lift objects and maintain posture, all of which support independence.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026

County described its long-standing support of the county starting an ethics commission and compliance office and ensuring that it comes with true independence, transparency, sufficient funding and the authority to conduct investigations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

The decree includes several safeguards on these issues, including a board meant to protect CNN's editorial independence.

From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026

Third, when Washington talked about independence from foreign nations, his understanding of what American independence entailed cut much deeper than the patriotic veneer customarily suggested by the term.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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