independent

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Mr. Sanders, an independent, is a U.S. senator from Vermont.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

The Boca Raton, Fla.,-based company is one of the largest independent wireless communications infrastructure companies in the U.S.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

McCawley added that the dismissal of the harassment claims was based on the court’s determination that Lively was an independent contractor rather than an employee, not a finding that the alleged conduct did not occur.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

West said a new independent review had been commissioned as soon as these "potential issues" became apparent.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

In the Adams version, this decision was truly decisive because it created separate and independent American governments.

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