independent
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While Trump's recent comments about Taiwan have generated headlines, no US government has ever stated explicitly that Taiwan should be independent.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Carvana is controlled by its chief executive, Ernie Garcia III, and his father, DriveTime owner Ernie Garcia II. It became an independent, public company in 2017.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
The Transportation Department told NBC News that The Great American Road Trip Inc. is an independent organization, and that how and who they accept donations from is their decision.
From Salon • May 18, 2026
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission, an independent federal agency, is in the process of finalizing a new regulatory framework for the fusion industry that some experts describe as a “light-touch” approach.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
After all, to the ordinary eye, Clara and Molly were the young and talented stewards of one of the great landmarks of the neighborhood, an independent cinema that honored its roots as a Yiddish stage.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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