independent
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With the instantaneity of electrohydraulic power, the independent suspension puts real muscle into the car’s ride quality, chassis control and stability systems—provided you can ever get it near its limits to tell.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
With Mejia’s addition, Democrats will have 214 representatives, while Republicans have 217, and one independent caucuses with the GOP.
From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026
“That’s what is killing independent restaurants in this city.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
Meanwhile, the Catholic church, launching reforms that culminated in Vatican II, officially recognized that political institutions could be independent from church structures.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
“Not that she’s not independent overall, but she doesn’t have a record label behind her.”
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
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