independent

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He said he wanted to establish an independent commission to carry out a full examination of recruitment, reporting and monitoring procedures.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Two years later, it became an independent company when it split from EBay.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Mr. Sanders, an independent, is a U.S. senator from Vermont.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Reid voluntarily suspended herself from the Labour Party while an internal investigation was carried out, and is now sitting as an independent in the House of Commons.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

About thirty Americans in Sonoma, California, declare an independent republic, breaking away from Mexico’s control.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis