independent
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Altruist, founded in 2018, is an upstart competitor to Charles Schwab and Fidelity Investments in providing custodial and administrative work to independent financial advisers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
Compliance would be policed for 10 years by an independent auditor chosen jointly by Meta and the states, and paid for by the company.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
"While decisions on bail and remand are always a matter for the independent court, bail can be electronically monitored."
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
For the moment, the financial demands of starting an independent life are more than she and many young people can handle.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
Newton’s figures are not based on independent measurements; they are the best available, in his judgement, at the time.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
Most of the candidates -- the highest number of any parliamentary election -- are standing as independents, and have led to a ballot paper which is nearly a metre long.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
“I think many of them will end up voting for him, independents as well, of course.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
The poll found Talarico garnering 43% of independents to Paxton’s 23%; 29% remain undecided.
From Salon ● Jul. 29, 2026
The list contains 20 independents and a number of joke candidates, including three from the Monster Raving Loony party, with none from the main Westminster parties.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
“Every hotel concierge knows who to call if some guest wants tickets. All I’m sayin’ is, it’s not as easy as you think for a couple of independents.
From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar
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