independent
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An independent press known for publishing books by controversial authors including Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Melania Trump, Skyhorse is a real publisher with real distribution.
From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026
Gig work offers drivers the freedom to work for themselves and more flexibility, but being independent contractors also means they must shoulder unexpected costs.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
He has crafted back stories and personalities for the players, who all seem to have independent lives.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper previously said the vetting process is "independent of ministers who are not informed of any findings other than the final outcome".
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
Newton’s figures are not based on independent measurements; they are the best available, in his judgement, at the time.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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