independent
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"She's pushing an agenda that by all outward appearances he doesn't want to push. So she's helping her own agenda. It's a very independent statement and we've seen her do that a few times before."
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
The Senior Citizens League, an independent nonprofit, puts the figure lower, at 2.8%.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
Bianco, echoing independent pollsters as well as political strategists in both parties, said having “Riverside County Sheriff” next to his name on the official state ballot will be a major boon to his campaign.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
“It’s just a fever,” says Kevin Harrison, who operates the independent Augusta Golf Collectables shop in town.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
Yes, I want to be independent, but there are times in life when we should never be alone.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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