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independent

[in-di-pen-duhnt] / ˌɪn dɪˈpɛn dənt /


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In House races, at least 47 Republican incumbents were outraised by Democratic or independent challengers, according to Punchbowl News.

From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026

In September, Health Minister Robbie Butler said a new independent expert committee would provide him with advice on major or controversial proposals for permanent changes to health and social care services.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

But an independent grand jury report previously found that it was the contractor, not the airport, that was largely to blame for the problems.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

In male mice, however, sister cells are less closely synchronized and tend to follow more independent patterns.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026

The melody instruments in a dixieland band are also generally playing independent parts, giving this genre its "busy" sound.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones

Haines has often banded together with other key independents on issues that include climate action and gender equality.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 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 ● Oct. 19, 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

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

“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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