independent
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That includes tough rules on deficits, an independent central bank, and a pension system that indexes retirement to lengthening lifespans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
Deficiencies included “inadequate resources, including staff without sufficient expertise, systemic internal control gaps, weak independent testing,” and other shortcomings, the OCC said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
The debate has resurfaced after the Premier League announced last week that an independent commission had found the club guilty on more than 100 charges of breaking financial rules.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
An independent commission found City guilty of all charges relating to breaches of the Premier League's financial regulations between the 2009-10 and 2017-18 seasons.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 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
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
It hasn't all been plain sailing - already two councillors, Steve Lewis and Rhys Carr, have left Reform to sit as independents, and a third, Nick Farmer, has been suspended by the party.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 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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