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independent

[in-di-pen-duhnt] / ˌɪn dɪˈpɛn dənt /


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They were a key reason why de Gaulle—who received no reply after asking President John F. Kennedy in 1961 whether he would sacrifice New York to save Paris—sought an independent deterrent in the first place.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026

Social media has allowed independent cartoonists like Acharya to reach audiences without relying on newspapers or other traditional outlets.

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026

Giving every qubit its own independent control system would make increasingly complex devices difficult to manage.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 26, 2026

Stephen J. Kaufman, an attorney representing Unidos, said he is confident there was no coordination between Rivera’s independent expenditure committee and Bass’ political team.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026

But then I go visit Dad during my independent study time.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein

He compared the enthusiasm he’s seen among independents and moderates for the Democratic Party to 2006, the last time his party won the governorship.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 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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