independent
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The agreement also gives Beretta the right to nominate up to two independent directors following Ruger’s annual meeting this year.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
Peer review—the quiet process in which independent experts vet scientific work—is the quality filter behind safe medicines, infrastructure standards, and daily technologies.
From Slate • May 3, 2026
They said newer models of ChatGPT "show strong performance in sensitive moments, a finding that has been validated by independent researchers. This work is informed by mental health experts and continues to evolve."
From BBC • May 2, 2026
The brighter payroll jobs picture came despite a fall in total civilian employment of 39,600 jobs, to 18.7 million, a figure that includes seasonal agricultural jobs and the self-employed, such as independent contractors.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
He named the company after himself, but it was independent of him.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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