independent
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“Kids were absolutely frantic because they wanted Michigan to be an option, but they didn’t want to apply early decision,” said Tara Dowling, an independent college consultant.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
The body also inspects some independent schools in England, while others are assessed by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
"I would not have made that choice myself", she told a press conference, but "the Biennale is an independent body".
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
Coe spurred controversy with independent albums “Nothing Sacred” and “Underground Album,” released in 1978 and 1982, respectively.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
He brought together representatives from multinational drug companies, independent middlemen and distributors, nonprofit organizations—almost anyone who might have an impact on drug pricing.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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