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independent

[in-di-pen-duhnt] / ˌɪn dɪˈpɛn dənt /


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Nugent's family earlier put out a statement saying they were long-time friends with Haines, who is the independent MP for the regional seat of Indi in Victoria.

From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026

Musk said committees of independent directors at both firms had been set up to study the idea at the request of shareholders.

From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026

Abbott ABT -1.55%decrease; down pointing triangle plans to separate its nutrition business into an independent company with about $8.5 billion in annual sales.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

Then came another plot twist: Elon Musk revealed that SpaceX and Tesla have formed independent committees to explore a possible merger.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 21, 2026

How is it possible for a historical activity, such as scientific activity, to produce trans-historical truths, independent of history, detached from all bonds with both place and time and therefore eternally and universally valid?

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

Haines has often banded together with other key independents on issues that include climate action and gender equality.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

A Presbyterian seminarian, Talarico has sought to attract independents and Republicans disillusioned with Trump, arguing that Texans have more in common than the country's increasingly bitter political divisions suggest.

From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026

Younger people have long been more likely to identify as independents, but Gen Z is doing so at a significantly higher rate than any previous generation at the same age.

From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026

That is a sharp decline from after the 2024 election, when 77% of Democrats, 82% of Republicans and 73% of independents expressed such confidence, the same pollsters found then.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 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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