independent
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"The space has become deserted, as independent media. Nobody was there to report about what was really happening."
From Barron's ● Nov. 8, 2026
City were found guilty of breaching 114 Premier League financial rules by an independent commission earlier this year, three-and-a-half years after they were first charged by the league.
From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026
In August, the Western States Regional Council of Carpenters endorsed her, sponsoring an independent expenditure group for her called Estamos con Nithya for Mayor 2026.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 8, 2026
I haven’t committed to the strategy yet and would appreciate some independent perspectives.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026
“Yes, Tony’s a Bulldog. I like to think that I had something to do with that, but he made up his own mind. The Rossis are an independent bunch, but you probably already know that.”
From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith
The same shift happened with other key blocs: Mr. Trump lost independents by 3 points; Republicans in 2026 by 14.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
It set Pappas up perfectly for his line that “everyone is welcome on this team: progressives, moderates, independents, Republicans.”
From Slate ● Oct. 29, 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
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
“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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