independent

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McCawley added that the dismissal of the harassment claims was based on the court’s determination that Lively was an independent contractor rather than an employee, not a finding that the alleged conduct did not occur.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 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

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

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

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

A city-state is an independent state or nation consisting of a city and its surrounding territory.

From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz