independent
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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
They questioned the transparency of their chief executive, Prof Jann Gardner, claiming she encouraged them to engage with a 2025 independent review of culture and relationships, the results of which have never been published.
From BBC โ Nov. 12, 2026
Nvidia’s board launched an independent investigation into national-security concerns raised by the reports.
From Los Angeles Times โ Nov. 12, 2026
CapitalG, Alphabet’s independent growth fund, led the startup’s latest round, which also included existing investors IVP and Sapphire Ventures, and new investors GIC and DFJ Growth.
From The Wall Street Journal โ Nov. 12, 2026
Although everyone is singing exactly the same tune, at any particular time different people will be singing different parts of it, so the final effect is of independent parts.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
The same shift happened with other key blocs: Mr. Trump lost independents by 3 points; Republicans in 2026 by 14.
From The Wall Street Journal โ Nov. 6, 2026
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
Haines has often banded together with other key independents on issues that include climate action and gender equality.
From BBC โ Oct. 19, 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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