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independent

[in-di-pen-duhnt] / ˌɪn dɪˈpɛn dənt /


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Several groups are also running independent expenditure campaigns for Mazariegos, spending more than $250,000 so far.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

They have yet to be published in a peer-reviewed medical journal, where they can be scrutinised by independent experts.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

Many independent wealth management firms take outside capital to grow.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

"You can think of the robot as having two independent muscles," Raman says.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026

How is it possible for a historical activity, such as scientific activity, to produce trans-historical truths, independent of history, detached from all bonds with both place and time and therefore eternally and universally valid?

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

He compared the enthusiasm he’s seen among independents and moderates for the Democratic Party to 2006, the last time his party won the governorship.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

As of Thursday, 13 councillors are sitting as non-aligned independents, while 18 Ashfield Independents remain, meaning the party is one councillor away from losing its majority.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

A Presbyterian seminarian, Talarico has sought to attract independents and Republicans disillusioned with Trump, arguing that Texans have more in common than the country's increasingly bitter political divisions suggest.

From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026

Younger people have long been more likely to identify as independents, but Gen Z is doing so at a significantly higher rate than any previous generation at the same age.

From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026

“Every hotel concierge knows who to call if some guest wants tickets. All I’m sayin’ is, it’s not as easy as you think for a couple of independents.

From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar


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