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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

Department of Agriculture’s civilian workforce, according to the independent federal agency tasked with managing the civil service.

From MarketWatch 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

The dream of an independent Confederate States of America had long since died.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson

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

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

Perhaps trying to head off White House criticism, the University of Michigan on Friday issued an unusual press release contending its survey closely tracked the views of political independents.

From MarketWatch May 26, 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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