independent
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“It seems unlikely that industry rivals, consumer groups and antitrust authorities would simply go along with this,” said Stephen Trent, an independent aviation analyst.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026
He noted that Mladenov believed Israel was unlikely to accept the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
A spokesman for the British prime minister's office said: "The summit will advance work towards a coordinated, independent, multinational plan to safeguard international shipping once the conflict ends."
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
Through sheer force of will, and despite several attempts on his life, President de Gaulle held his fractious country together and established an independent foreign policy, much to the annoyance of the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
She managed the best independent theater in the East Village, one of the best in Manhattan, even though she was only...eighteen?
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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