independent

Example Sentences

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The US, for example, has struck a similar deal with the Pacific nations of Palau, Micronesia and the Marshall Islands - all independent countries that give the US access to defence rights.

From BBC

They were also meant to help enable independent and corruption-free judiciaries in many countries, including Venezuela.

From Salon

"No nation is truly free if food is not available to its people. A nation cannot be independent if its food supply depends on other countries," he said.

From Barron's

An independent state audit released last month found administrative vulnerabilities in some of California’s social services programs but stopped short of alleging widespread fraud or corruption.

From Los Angeles Times

To confirm that data brokers are complying with the Delete Act, the Privacy Protection Agency will conduct independent audits starting Jan. 1, 2028, and every three years thereafter.

From Los Angeles Times