independent

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The Boca Raton, Fla.,-based company is one of the largest independent wireless communications infrastructure companies in the U.S.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

He appealed the decision but it was upheld by an independent council, the organisation added.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

But a good AG owes the President his best independent legal advice, even if it’s something the boss doesn’t want to hear.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

In Jim Grant’s essay, Steve Eisman found independent confirmation of his theory of the financial world.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis