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independent

[in-di-pen-duhnt] / ˌɪn dɪˈpɛn dənt /


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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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