independent
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Researchers have long believed these pathways remained largely independent as visual signals moved through the retina and into the brain.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 14, 2026
It includes remarks from Jonathan Hall KC, the government's independent reviewer of terrorism, who said the rhetoric from the force had "broken one of the golden rules of investigations".
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
A Kenvue spokesman said the ruling Monday “does not change the fact that credible, independent science shows no proven link between taking acetaminophen and autism or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
The event was advertised almost exclusively offline, with flyers wheatpasted to construction scaffolding and guidebooks available at independent bookstores.
From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2026
There was a natural role for an independent arbiter to pass judgment on these opaque piles of risky loans.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
But any nominee will have to unite Platner's wounded supporters with moderates, independents and women voters wary of a party that just watched its chosen candidate implode.
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
Perhaps trying to head off White House criticism, the University of Michigan on Friday issued an unusual press release contending its survey closely tracked the views of political independents.
From MarketWatch ● May 26, 2026
They include political independents, African Americans, younger people and those with more education.
From Salon ● May 20, 2026
That includes 70% of Republicans, 60% of independents and 58% of Democrats.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 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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