independent
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But dealers’ share of service visits fell by 12% since 2018 as customers defect to independent repair shops, according to a Cox study that came out last year and rattled the industry.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
“We’re encouraging people to spread out and support independent businesses rather than all going to one place and demolishing the kitchen.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
The independent panel's report is part of that process, but now a committee of MPs has been established to examine the charges against the president and make a recommendation.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
He also expects Apple to launch an independent Siri app that functions similarly to other AI apps by acting as an “interface for text, voice, and attachments.”
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
When there is more than one independent melodic line happening at the same time in a piece of music, we say that the music is contrapuntal.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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