independent

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But the concept of Dry January, as a global campaign, was introduced in 2013 by the independent organization Alcohol Change UK, which aims to reduce harm caused by alcohol consumption.

From Salon

In the independent Atlantic League, the league has run several years of testing on a “double hook” rule: when a team removes its starting pitcher, it loses its designated hitter.

From Los Angeles Times

It is an independent, impartial dispute resolution scheme that energy customers can complain to eight weeks after first complaining to their supplier.

From BBC

Justina, 45, from Cardiff, opened her restaurant about a year ago and said she had noticed an "overwhelming presence of chain restaurants, sometimes masquerading as independents" on delivery apps.

From BBC

The issue dates back to March 2021, when independent adviser James Hamilton KC - no relation - cleared the then first minister of breaching the ministerial code.

From BBC