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independent

[in-di-pen-duhnt] / ˌɪn dɪˈpɛn dənt /


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An independent review looking into the effectiveness of the current stalking legislation, led by Richard Wright KC, was submitted to the government in April.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

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

From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026

Sentencing Commission in the 1980s, an independent federal agency within the judicial branch.

From Slate ● Oct. 18, 2026

The city’s independent ratepayer advocate Timothy O’Connor agreed that high temperatures were a big driver of the skyrocketing bills, with more people moving into Tier 2 and Tier 3.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026

“It expresses only the evident fact that...many characteristics of the organism are specified...in unique, separate and thereby independent ways.”

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee

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

DeMaio said the ballot measure qualified for the ballot because of strong support from California voters, including many Democrats and independents.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

That includes 69% of Democrats, 54% of Republicans and 53% of independents.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 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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