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independent

[in-di-pen-duhnt] / ˌɪn dɪˈpɛn dənt /


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In an independent validation group of nearly 1,800 additional patients, the BioTAK score identified Takotsubo syndrome with high accuracy.

From Science Daily Sep. 2, 2026

Scientists believe they may be one step closer to detecting dark matter for the first time, but the findings have not been verified by independent researchers.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

A British independent inquiry opened in 2022 is still ongoing and the report does not mention any prosecution in the US.

From Barron's Sep. 1, 2026

Witness the spontaneous cooperation and messaging of independent AI agents in the recent Hugging Face hack.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

To provide electricity, said the visitors—a proud new project for an independent new country!

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo

That’s not to say that independents aren’t well supported; most of them align in some way with a larger custodian for those sorts of things.

From MarketWatch Aug. 28, 2026

Among the candidates on the ballot are 20 independents - also a record for a single election.

From BBC Aug. 2, 2026

The poll found Talarico garnering 43% of independents to Paxton’s 23%; 29% remain undecided.

From Salon Jul. 29, 2026

The easy money has been made, though—the big independents have appreciated between 55% and 85% and small ones like PBF even more.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 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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