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independent

[in-di-pen-duhnt] / ˌɪn dɪˈpɛn dənt /


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But an independent grand jury report previously found that it was the contractor, not the airport, that was largely to blame for the problems.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

An independent review looking into the effectiveness of the current stalking legislation, led by Richard Wright KC, was submitted to the government in April.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

Sentencing Commission in the 1980s, an independent federal agency within the judicial branch.

From Slate ● Oct. 18, 2026

To confirm their findings, the team also used an independent measurement technique involving airtight chambers placed directly on the soil surface.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026

“Except state, not federal. With an emphasis on private, independent schools. Tuition or no tuition, you shouldn’t have been discriminated against.”

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

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

Some 81% of Republicans and 92% of Democrats and independents say the U.S. trade relationship with Canada is crucial to the state economy, according to the Ipsos poll.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

In the American context, after all, Oscar season is just about the last place for broad, sustained attention to challenging studio fare, bold independents, international features and documentaries.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 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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