independent
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"Without an independent, locally rooted voice to challenge and represent communities, there is a risk of duplication and gaps in accountability," the LGA said.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
His mother, Sheryl Sokoloff, contributed $7.5 million in independent expenditures to the race, campaign finance reports show.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Caitlin Zaloom: As Americans, we carry this idea that kids should be autonomous from their parents and financially independent.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
“We believe the Board should conduct an independent investigation to evaluate whether Anthropic benefitted from any improper use of Figma’s confidential information.”
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
In 1949, West Germany became an independent state, ruled by a democratic form of government modeled after those of the United States, Britain, and France.
From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
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