independent
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Daunt is a bibliophile and owns a small chain of eponymous independent bookstores in England.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
We’re in uncharted territory, and Judges Lasnik and Fogel are bravely opening up about what this volatility means for an independent judiciary, and what we should do about it.
From Slate • May 9, 2026
Former Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer, who hasn’t landed an MLB job since serving a 194-game suspension, has signed with the Long Island Ducks of the independent Atlantic League.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
Having an extra set of eyes and assistance on these kinds of financial tasks can help older people remain independent longer.
From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026
Such companies were legally independent of the people who set them up, or invested money in them, or managed them.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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