independent

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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

“She isn’t used to making independent decisions anymore,” Jessica said of her manager.

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026

An independent consultant and member of the British Numismatic Trade Association has provided a condition report describing the coin as having "a good cameo appearance" with "light hairlines and handling scuffs throughout".

From BBC • 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

After years of violent fighting, former slaves and free people of color defeat French, Spanish, and British armies and declare the second independent republic in the Americas.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis