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independent

[in-di-pen-duhnt] / ˌɪn dɪˈpɛn dənt /


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The government has eased some restrictions on independent media and agreed to review laws limiting political rights.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026

Full-service Instacart shoppers are generally independent contractors, paid by the batch rather than a guaranteed hourly wage, with earnings varying according to the order, distance, demand and tips.

From Salon ● Oct. 25, 2026

The Philippine accounts represented a third independent report of wild mushrooms causing remarkably similar visions of tiny people.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 25, 2026

There will also be what the government describes as a "fully independent Scrutiny and Oversight Board".

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

Even then, however, Madison’s habitual shyness and his willingness to remain within Jefferson's shadow probably concealed the extent of his independent influence on the partnership.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

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

They hold 53 of the 100 seats while the Democrats have 45 and two independents who also vote with them.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 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

More than three-quarters of Americans — including 79% of Democrats, 76% of Republicans and 75% of independents — said they were “concerned that misleading audio or video ‘deepfakes’ created using AI will impact” the midterms.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 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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