independent
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“All investment decisions are made entirely by independent managers.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
The White House said Saturday that the president has no role in the trading, which it said is handled by independent managers that use computer models that automatically replicate stock indexes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
Even though partially funded by the Pentagon, Stars and Stripes has been editorially independent - through a congressional mandate and DoD rules.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
Gustin, of CoreCivic, said its facilities operate under substantial government oversight, including “on-site government personnel, regular audits and inspections, detention-standard reviews, independent accreditation processes, and routine visits by government officials, attorneys, families and community representatives.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
He promised that this new book would make him financially independent.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
“I think many of them will end up voting for him, independents as well, of course.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
The list contains 20 independents and a number of joke candidates, including three from the Monster Raving Loony party, with none from the main Westminster parties.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
Only 39% of Americans, and 38% of independents, view socialism positively.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
But any nominee will have to unite Platner's wounded supporters with moderates, independents and women voters wary of a party that just watched its chosen candidate implode.
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 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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