independent
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A group of university academics last week wrote to Prentice slamming Arday's appointment and asking her to appoint an independent body to probe what happened.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
Before the committee met, the minister announced that an independent external review, external would be conducted.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
"That allowed us to isolate the effect of the warming rate alone, independent of how warm it eventually gets."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026
The union leaders also want Warner Bros. television studio to operate independent from the Paramount and CBS production arms.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
“Yes, Tony’s a Bulldog. I like to think that I had something to do with that, but he made up his own mind. The Rossis are an independent bunch, but you probably already know that.”
From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith
“I think many of them will end up voting for him, independents as well, of course.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
Myers said it would be a "massive win" if "this whole thing actually results in the end of them asking for freebies from independents".
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
Only 39% of Americans, and 38% of independents, view socialism positively.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
But any nominee will have to unite Platner's wounded supporters with moderates, independents and women voters wary of a party that just watched its chosen candidate implode.
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 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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