independent
Example Sentences
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Starbucks said a study carried out by an independent third party had "determined that enhanced personal security measures were necessary for Mr. Niccol's personal safety".
From BBC
By the 1980s, polymer paint on canvas was the norm for independent works of art, and female artists, who now dominate the field, entered once exclusively male territory.
Now there is evidence that some internet access has returned - but independent analysis indicates much of the country is still effectively cut off from the outside world.
From BBC
The military had four major departments overseeing operations, arms procurement, logistics and indoctrination, and seven major “military regions,” each operating like independent fiefs.
According to Spotify, independent artists and labels accounted for half of all royalties.
From Los Angeles Times
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