independent
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But dealers’ share of service visits fell by 12% since 2018 as customers defect to independent repair shops, according to a Cox study that came out last year and rattled the industry.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
In his months on the panel last fall, he has shown an independent streak compared with some of his predecessors, who brought a more passive style to the post.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
But parliament also began an impeachment process and established an independent panel to investigate the allegations.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Another radical departure from precedent was the participation of Arthur Burns, the chair of the ostensibly independent Federal Reserve, in the crafting of Nixon’s shock therapy program.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Once Japanese banks, now Korean independent banks after World War II had ended.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
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