independent

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The bill’s author, Assemblywoman Tasha Boerner, an Encinitas Democrat, pointed to how independent audits of the three companies’ wildfire spending from 2019 to 2020 found that $2.5 billion could not be accounted for.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

It risks losing market share to independent brands such as Rhode—founded by model and influencer Hailey Bieber—that attract young consumers by building massive followings on social media.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

It would require the wildfire safety spending by Edison, Pacific Gas & Electric and San Diego Gas & Electric to be audited by an independent accounting firm.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

He says "a big splash of fame" highlighting how the area was mainly made up of independent shops had drawn people to Cardigan.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

The dream of an independent Confederate States of America had long since died.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson