independent

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In a statement the church trustees said that the areas for improvement highlighted in the independent report had been implemented, or were "in the final stages of implementation".

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

When shareholders declined to re-elect Bennett and the REITs’ lead independent director to the companies’ boards, the other directors reappointed them.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

It risks losing market share to independent brands such as Rhode—founded by model and influencer Hailey Bieber—that attract young consumers by building massive followings on social media.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

“She isn’t used to making independent decisions anymore,” Jessica said of her manager.

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026

Every trait, in Mendel’s model, was determined by an independent, indivisible particle of information.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee