independent
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Russia's leading independent newspaper has closed after being evicted from its offices and facing pressure from authorities.
From BBC โ Nov. 9, 2026
According to the Times, a committee of independent directors working with outside counsel will lead the review, and Huang will remain CEO in the meantime.
From Barron's โ Nov. 9, 2026
Previously, DC was an independent studio, with Gunn and Safran reporting directly to the chief executive of Warner’s parent company.
From The Wall Street Journal โ Nov. 9, 2026
Ongoing litigation includes lawsuits from independent music publishers Round Hill Music and Reservoir and major labels Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment — all anchored around copyright.
From Los Angeles Times โ Nov. 9, 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
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
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
They hold 53 of the 100 seats while the Democrats have 45 and two independents who also vote with them.
From BBC โ Oct. 13, 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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