independent

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Becerra’s campaign, asked about the new posting and whether it was an effort to send signals to the two new independent expenditure committees, responded that the candidate was merely contrasting his record with Steyer’s.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

"We can probably welcome some sort of tagging system like this, though it may favour the more commercial and successful artists already active rather than new independent artists."

From BBC • May 1, 2026

“Kids were absolutely frantic because they wanted Michigan to be an option, but they didn’t want to apply early decision,” said Tara Dowling, an independent college consultant.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

But as an elected officer, the state superintendent also is independent of the state board.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

“Except state, not federal. With an emphasis on private, independent schools. Tuition or no tuition, you shouldn’t have been discriminated against.”

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes