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independent

[in-di-pen-duhnt] / ˌɪn dɪˈpɛn dənt /


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That agreement provides independent support for the idea that cooling gas, magnetic fields, and black hole jets work together in a self-regulating cycle.

From Science Daily Jul. 18, 2026

“The ethical and sort of best practice would be for the attorney general’s office to hire an independent special investigator to look into the complaint,” Gonzalez said.

From Salon Jul. 18, 2026

She’ll push for changes like ensuring that boards and auditors are independent or urging companies to buy back and retire shares.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 18, 2026

They may be performing the work as an employee or as an independent contractor.

From MarketWatch Jul. 17, 2026

If genes were, indeed, independent particles of information, then it should be possible to select, purify, and manipulate these particles independently from one another.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee

But any nominee will have to unite Platner's wounded supporters with moderates, independents and women voters wary of a party that just watched its chosen candidate implode.

From Barron's Jul. 9, 2026

Sixty-four percent of respondents, including two-thirds of independents and half of Republicans, said they believed Epstein’s crimes were “unsurprising and the result of a broader problem.”

From Salon Jun. 27, 2026

The University of Michigan’s conclusion is that its survey findings track closely with the attitudes of independents, making it as reliable as it’s ever been.

From MarketWatch May 22, 2026

Mr. Cassidy has traditionally had support among independents and Democrats.

From The Wall Street Journal May 17, 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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