independent

Example Sentences

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He said he wanted to establish an independent commission to carry out a full examination of recruitment, reporting and monitoring procedures.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Two years later, it became an independent company when it split from EBay.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Following an independent investigation into these claims, Pride in London said on Tuesday it had decided to sack Joell-Deshields.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Yes, I want to be independent, but there are times in life when we should never be alone.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin