independent
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The visit was part of a government drive to exempt independent bakeries and flower shops from mandatory rest on Labour Day - a public holiday across the country.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
Inflation in Turkey is officially pegged at 30 percent but is closer to 40, according to independent estimates.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
Tim Gaspar: A longtime business owner, he founded Gaspar Insurance in 2008, growing it into one of the Valley’s largest independent insurance firms.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
One thing is for certain: It’s highly unlikely that independent commissions will return to California, Virginia, Colorado or anywhere else anytime soon.
From Salon • May 1, 2026
The melody instruments in a dixieland band are also generally playing independent parts, giving this genre its "busy" sound.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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