independent

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The program also includes legal benefits, including the ability to arbitrate disputes abroad at independent tribunals.

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

An independent analysis found the authority had improved or had seen no significant performance change in 21 out of 24 areas since reducing staff hours.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

It would require the wildfire safety spending by Edison, Pacific Gas & Electric and San Diego Gas & Electric to be audited by an independent accounting firm.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

When there is more than one independent melodic line happening at the same time in a piece of music, we say that the music is contrapuntal.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones