independent
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“This is a tough time for independent journalism,” NPR CEO Katherine Maher told the Journal.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
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
The vast majority of Iran’s roughly 1.6 million barrels a day of crude exports is bound for China and bought up by small, independent “teapot” refineries.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 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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