independent
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An independent press known for publishing books by controversial authors including Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Melania Trump, Skyhorse is a real publisher with real distribution.
From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026
Gig work offers drivers the freedom to work for themselves and more flexibility, but being independent contractors also means they must shoulder unexpected costs.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
Open-source models let independent experts test systems, identify risks and build tools that benefit the entire ecosystem.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
CEO Jane Millichip told BBC News before the ceremony that 255 games were entered for consideration this year, and plenty were from independent UK developers.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
Although everyone is singing exactly the same tune, at any particular time different people will be singing different parts of it, so the final effect is of independent parts.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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