independent
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Ken Klippenstein, independent journalist covering national security and U.S. politics.
From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026
The United Nations and other independent agencies haven’t been given unimpeded access to the area to verify the claims.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Lee's party also won nine parliamentary seats in by-elections, while the PPP secured four and an independent candidate won one.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
"As a result he falls into a gap where he is considered too able for some services yet not independent enough to cope without substantial support."
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
Germany would also lose large chunks of territory to Belgium and other neighboring states, to newly independent Poland, and to other newborn nations created by Allied statesmen as they redrew the map of Europe.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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