independent
Example Sentences
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In 2025, there have been only five independent seismic sequences with at least one magnitude 4 or higher earthquake in Southern California.
From Los Angeles Times
Where Lush has remained an independent firm, Constantine believes selling out means sacrificing the business's values.
From BBC
The vast majority of Greenland's 57,000 people want to become independent from Denmark, but do not wish to become part of the United States, according to a January opinion poll.
From Barron's
Two decades ago, China imported more arms than any other country, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, or Sipri, an independent think tank.
Agree on a simple rotation: one shared programme, one independent choice and a set period where screens are put away.
From BBC
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