independent
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A former independent senatorial candidate, Jenkins is fiercely proud of Nebraska agriculture and his own ranch, which is on land his family homesteaded more than 150 years ago.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
Campaigns are entering a crucial stretch for persuading the independent voters who will probably determine outcomes in swing races.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026
Sarma, a former senior government official who worked in the power and finance ministries, has called for a water audit by an independent agency.
From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2026
An independent commission held a 42-day hearing in 2024 which led to the verdict announced last month, with City also guilty of all charges except one relating to non-cooperation with the Premier League investigation.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 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
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
Some 81% of Republicans and 92% of Democrats and independents say the U.S. trade relationship with Canada is crucial to the state economy, according to the Ipsos poll.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 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
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
“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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