independent
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"Any expansion of police powers and capabilities must be accompanied by clear, publicly accessible rules, robust independent oversight and accountability," said the organisation's Andrew Witheford.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
Todd is among the growing number of independent journalists who have launched their own programs on streaming platforms.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
“I wanted to be independent, but first I was alone and would soon be lonely,” Lagarde recalled later.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2026
The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded by an independent Norwegian committee, not the country’s government.
From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2026
Her trunk reaches out to us, moving like an independent creature.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
It set Pappas up perfectly for his line that “everyone is welcome on this team: progressives, moderates, independents, Republicans.”
From Slate ● Oct. 29, 2026
As of Thursday, 13 councillors are sitting as non-aligned independents, while 18 Ashfield Independents remain, meaning the party is one councillor away from losing its majority.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 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
“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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