independent
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Her post on X called for an independent and transparent investigation, given what she called "Rwanda's long history of repression, lack of transparency, suspicious deaths in detention, and the mistreatment of critics and dissidents".
From BBC • May 7, 2026
In those with high concentrations of independent gas stations — those unaffiliated with branded refineries — prices fell relatively faster.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
Admittedly, the company’s pilot of high-quality, independent hotel listings has accounted for only a single-digit percentage of nights booked on the platform.
From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026
Officially established in 2021, the European Public Prosecutor's Office is an independent EU body responsible for combating fraud against the Union's funds and any other offences affecting its financial interests.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
The cities of Germany are completely independent, they control little surrounding territory, they obey the emperor when they please, and they fear neither him nor any other nearby power.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
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