independent

Example Sentences

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While many apartment scouts do the work as an independent side gig, some like Miesha Gantz of East Hollywood are beginning to cross over into the formal real estate industry.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Southampton's spying on rival clubs was authorised by head coach Tonda Eckert and was a "contrived and determined plan from the top down to gain a competitive advantage", an independent disciplinary panel says.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Chesky argued that boutique and independent hotels account for 60 percent of hotel rooms around the world and his company wants to team up with them.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

The online marketplace for short-term rentals announced Wednesday new features and services, including the addition of thousands of boutique and independent hotels to its platform.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Although there is plenty of music that has no counterpoint, independent parts are one of the most basic ways to make music sound rich and interesting.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones