independent
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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
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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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