independent

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Evidence that hedge funds were reducing their borrowing around this time can be found in data presented by the Office of Financial Research, an independent government bureau that reports to the Treasury Department.

From MarketWatch

The independent inquiry into grooming gangs is about to begin its work after a long and acrimonious row about whether it was needed, what it should examine and who should chair it.

From BBC

Since the start of the war, BBC Eye has gathered exclusive footage from independent journalists inside Tehran.

From BBC

Rich Maw, an independent member of North Yorkshire Council and Scarborough Town Council, said he believed it had been "done too hastily", calling it "a sledgehammer to crack a nut".

From BBC

Protected by high walls, the sprawling domain close to the premier's home village has two swimming pools and its own wildlife park, as well as extensive outbuildings, according to drone footage published by independent media.

From Barron's