independent
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One GOP congressman decided to retire, and another is running as an independent.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
In 2022 they chose a Conservative, in 2023 a Liberal Democrat, and in 2024, a Peterborough First independent candidate.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
“OPEC does not fit with this bold, assertive, independent U.A.E. anymore,” said Abdulkhaleq Abdulla, a prominent Emirati political scientist.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
Commissioner of Police Ian Vaevaso, sworn in by Manele on Wednesday, had earlier issued a statement saying "police are independent of politics" and would not take sides.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
My head swells when Mom tells Oma I am capable, independent.
From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari
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