independent
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“Having a company remain independent, at least at this stage in the game, is definitely something that’s very exciting and interesting to follow.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
The Fed hasn’t always been independent from the Treasury.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
The government's independent adviser on the ministerial code, Irish barrister James Hamilton KC, carried out an investigation and concluded in 2021 that Sturgeon had not breached the code.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
Neither the Vapor Technology Assn., the largest industry trade group, nor the American Vapor Manufacturers, an industry group representing independent vapor manufacturers, could be reached for comment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
“I also found something in my independent research that might help.”
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
There are 12 political parties and 20 independents standing.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
Most of the candidates -- the highest number of any parliamentary election -- are standing as independents, and have led to a ballot paper which is nearly a metre long.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
In January 2026, Pew Research Center found that 47% of Republicans and Republican-leaning independents described Russia as an enemy of the U.S, up from 40% the year before.
From Salon ● Aug. 11, 2026
“I think many of them will end up voting for him, independents as well, of course.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 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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