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Recent Examples of semi-independent
Large integrated structures connect previously semi-independent parts of the system.
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Lawrence Rosenberg, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The Energy Information Administration (EIA), a semi-independent agency under the purview of the Department of Energy, projected that as things stand now, gas prices will average out at $3.34 this year and $3.18 in 2027.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 22 Mar. 2026
Chassis-wise, the Integra features semi-independent front and rear independent suspension with some clever tuning throughout, namely in its adaptive dampers.
—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
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
Lawrence Rosenberg, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The Energy Information Administration (EIA), a semi-independent agency under the purview of the Department of Energy, projected that as things stand now, gas prices will average out at $3.34 this year and $3.18 in 2027.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 22 Mar. 2026
Chassis-wise, the Integra features semi-independent front and rear independent suspension with some clever tuning throughout, namely in its adaptive dampers.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for semi-independent
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According to experts, these advances highlight progress in core capabilities such as real-time control, terrain adaptation, and autonomous decision-making, with implications for search and rescue, industrial operations, logistics, and defense applications.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
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Other areas of technology investment are going to creating autonomous supply chains as well as tech to help combat labor shortages and volatile shipping costs.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Take control of your money with CNBC Select CNBC Select is editorially independent and may earn a commission from affiliate partners on links.—
Mark Travers,
CNBC,
19 Apr. 2026
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The transaction is commercial, and thus the newsroom remains independent.—
Julian Baron,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Apr. 2026
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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 23 Apr. 2026.
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