independent

Example Sentences

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That ruling may come with an exception for the Federal Reserve Board, an independent agency whose nonpartisan stability is valued by business leaders.

From Los Angeles Times

Less red tape for restaurants: The approval process for independent restaurants that want to retrofit spaces is being streamlined under AB 671.

From Los Angeles Times

But other, independent economic experts are much more concerned and see no shortage of potential pitfalls.

From MarketWatch

Five workers at a western Iranian sugar factory who had been striking for better pay were released late Tuesday, according to the Free Workers’ Union of Iran, the country’s main federation of independent trade unions.

From The Wall Street Journal

Last week the Scottish government's independent advisers notified First Minister John Swinney that they wish to launch an investigation into Constance.

From BBC