independent
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She currently has about 15 sitters, all independent contractors, and says she keeps 20%-30% of each client fee.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
The researchers identified two independent chemical tracers associated with matrix.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 23, 2026
Santa Monica arborist Alison Lancaster recommends hiring a licensed consulting arborist for an independent evaluation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
Local and state officials have pushed for an independent investigation into the shooting, which occurred just before on Sunday afternoon.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
In the Adams version, this decision was truly decisive because it created separate and independent American governments.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
That includes 69% of Democrats, 54% of Republicans and 53% of independents.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
In the American context, after all, Oscar season is just about the last place for broad, sustained attention to challenging studio fare, bold independents, international features and documentaries.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
Fifty-four percent of registered voters in a recent Washington Post-Ipsos poll said they wouldn’t even consider voting for such a candidate, including 54% of independents and 20% of Democrats.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
There are 12 political parties and 20 independents standing.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
“Every hotel concierge knows who to call if some guest wants tickets. All I’m sayin’ is, it’s not as easy as you think for a couple of independents.
From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar
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