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Recent Examples of semi-independent
Chassis-wise, the Integra features semi-independent front and rear independent suspension with some clever tuning throughout, namely in its adaptive dampers.
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Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
More than a quarter are in private schools, thanks to school vouchers, and one in seven are in semi-independent charter schools.
—Alan J. Borsuk, jsonline.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Since 1887, when Congress created the Interstate Commerce Commission to regulate railroad rates, the government has had semi-independent boards and commissions led by a mix of Republicans and Democrats.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
Maddox, who was appointed to the court by President Joe Biden, emphasized the CPSC's role as a semi-independent body tasked with protecting consumers through recalls, litigation and safety regulations.
—Sonam Sheth
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
Under such a scheme, an army separated into semi-independent corps led by senior commanders and equipped with varying numbers of infantry divisions, cavalry regiments, and their own field artillery.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Ultimately, the water commission remained semi-independent under a compromise with county leaders and passed by the General Assembly.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
Today, the young curators at PS1 — a semi-independent entity, with its own director and board — often turn up intriguing new talent from beyond the megagallery ecosystem.
—Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
To this point, that's meant tackling a lot — like restructuring the federal government, laying off workers, dismantling agencies and taking over boards of once semi-independent outfits.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 21 Mar. 2025
Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
More than a quarter are in private schools, thanks to school vouchers, and one in seven are in semi-independent charter schools.
—Alan J. Borsuk, jsonline.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Since 1887, when Congress created the Interstate Commerce Commission to regulate railroad rates, the government has had semi-independent boards and commissions led by a mix of Republicans and Democrats.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
Maddox, who was appointed to the court by President Joe Biden, emphasized the CPSC's role as a semi-independent body tasked with protecting consumers through recalls, litigation and safety regulations.
—Sonam Sheth
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
Under such a scheme, an army separated into semi-independent corps led by senior commanders and equipped with varying numbers of infantry divisions, cavalry regiments, and their own field artillery.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Ultimately, the water commission remained semi-independent under a compromise with county leaders and passed by the General Assembly.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
Today, the young curators at PS1 — a semi-independent entity, with its own director and board — often turn up intriguing new talent from beyond the megagallery ecosystem.
—Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
To this point, that's meant tackling a lot — like restructuring the federal government, laying off workers, dismantling agencies and taking over boards of once semi-independent outfits.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 21 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for semi-independent
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In fully autonomous evaluations, the system completes extended locomotion and manipulation behaviors without teleoperation or resets.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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The Slow, Careful Path Fully autonomous driving remains the most complex and sensitive application of AI in cars.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The movies at Sundance Film Festival's swan song in Park City, Utah, were very on theme for the event, celebrating independent cinema with familiar faces in challenging fare, quirky examinations of youth and fascinating documentaries.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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The General Services Administration, an independent agency that manages federal buildings, has reached out to Fort Lauderdale to see if there’s any interest in purchasing the property, city officials say.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Saudi Arabia must decide whether to respond militarily, engage diplomatically, or accept a semiautonomous south.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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Charter schools receive taxpayer dollars but are run differently Charter schools are semiautonomous public schools, according to the Education Commission of the States.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Semi-independent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semi-independent. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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