independent
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This doesn’t matter whether you’re a Democrat or Republican or an independent, or you don’t even think politics matters to you.
From Salon ● Nov. 2, 2026
It remains unclear if the attacks were part of the war, carried out by either side, or launched by independent actors or groups.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026
The government-backed, independent, MoneyHelper website, external has a guide to finding free debt advice near you, external.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
In Sierra Vista, Ann Nichols, 72 and a Democratic-leaning independent, could scarcely get the words out fast enough as she cataloged her outrage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2026
Even then, however, Madison’s habitual shyness and his willingness to remain within Jefferson's shadow probably concealed the extent of his independent influence on the partnership.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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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