independent
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One example is extensive, independent testing to ensure the effectiveness and reliability of critical systems, which can mean life or death for servicemembers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
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From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
By generating interest and fee income, the services arms, which contributed approximately 40% of the company’s gross profit last fiscal year, represents an important source of cash-flow stability independent of the commodity price.
From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026
“We’re independent on the policy area, but we’re accountable in Congress.”
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
Perhaps if she better understood his systems, she could use them to make the circus more independent.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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