independent
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In 1996, Nav Canada was spun off from its safety regulator as an independent nonprofit user cooperative.
From The Wall Street Journal โ Nov. 15, 2026
A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said a referral had been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct, which would conduct an independent investigation.
From BBC โ Nov. 15, 2026
"ASEAN is unlikely to fully embrace Min Aung Hlaing at a summit level soon," said independent Myanmar analyst David Mathieson.
From Barron's โ Nov. 14, 2026
The independent, preliminary research was presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2026, held November 6 through 9 in Chicago.
From Science Daily โ Nov. 13, 2026
How is it possible for a historical activity, such as scientific activity, to produce trans-historical truths, independent of history, detached from all bonds with both place and time and therefore eternally and universally valid?
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
It set Pappas up perfectly for his line that “everyone is welcome on this team: progressives, moderates, independents, Republicans.”
From Slate โ 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 โ Oct. 22, 2026
A Star-Tribune poll found 9% undecided, including 29% of independents.
From The Wall Street Journal โ Oct. 21, 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 โ Oct. 19, 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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