independent
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Tehran has a willing buyer for its oil in China, where independent “teapot” refiners scooped up the cargoes, often at major discounts to benchmark oil prices.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 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
There’s no independent power, since the boss calls all the shots.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
“And the damages paid to the states should be remitted to the independent venues, promoters, festivals, and fans that have suffered under Live Nation’s monopolistic reign over the last 15 years.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
In Jim Grant’s essay, Steve Eisman found independent confirmation of his theory of the financial world.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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