independent
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"ASEAN is unlikely to fully embrace Min Aung Hlaing at a summit level soon," said independent Myanmar analyst David Mathieson.
From Barron's โ Nov. 14, 2026
The president doesn’t pick or trade individual stocks and independent financial managers handle his portfolio, a White House spokesperson said.
From The Wall Street Journal โ Nov. 14, 2026
"I think if we were independent, we could offer people more opportunity here," said the 35-year-old from Bridgend.
From BBC โ Nov. 13, 2026
The independent, preliminary research was presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2026, held November 6 through 9 in Chicago.
From Science Daily โ Nov. 13, 2026
“Massachusetts Board of Education bans disproportionate punishment. But it still happens. Even in private, independent schools like Middlefield Prep.”
From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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 โ Nov. 6, 2026
It set Pappas up perfectly for his line that “everyone is welcome on this team: progressives, moderates, independents, Republicans.”
From Slate โ 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 โ 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 โ 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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