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independent

[in-di-pen-duhnt] / ˌɪn dɪˈpɛn dənt /


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An independent press known for publishing books by controversial authors including Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Melania Trump, Skyhorse is a real publisher with real distribution.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

“That’s what is killing independent restaurants in this city.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

He has crafted back stories and personalities for the players, who all seem to have independent lives.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

CEO Jane Millichip told BBC News before the ceremony that 255 games were entered for consideration this year, and plenty were from independent UK developers.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Every trait, in Mendel’s model, was determined by an independent, indivisible particle of information.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee




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