independent
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Chelsea, meanwhile, could argue their interest in Martinez was independent of previous dealings with Villa and would have been pursued regardless of the club he played for.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
But the announcement came the same day as the release of an independent report that found Black had paid Jeffrey Epstein $158 million for financial advice over five years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
Cats, for example, often live more independent and relatively consistent lifestyles.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 29, 2026
There is a reason America’s soldiers need an independent news source.
From Salon ● Aug. 29, 2026
An independent group of workers put the issue even more simply: “We feel we are the leaders instead of you.”
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
That’s not to say that independents aren’t well supported; most of them align in some way with a larger custodian for those sorts of things.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026
Most of the candidates -- the highest number of any parliamentary election -- are standing as independents, and have led to a ballot paper which is nearly a metre long.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
The poll found Talarico garnering 43% of independents to Paxton’s 23%; 29% remain undecided.
From Salon ● Jul. 29, 2026
Myers said it would be a "massive win" if "this whole thing actually results in the end of them asking for freebies from independents".
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 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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