independent
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A group of university academics last week wrote to Prentice slamming Arday's appointment and asking her to appoint an independent body to probe what happened.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
I want them to become independent, strong, and successful women like me and have a better future.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
"That allowed us to isolate the effect of the warming rate alone, independent of how warm it eventually gets."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026
The “G3” in the company name references a nickname for the third generation of the Gallo clan, but Gallo and G3 Enterprises are legally independent companies, Bream said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
There were 573 sovereign tribal nations as of December 15, 2018, each with the recognized power to govern and exist as an independent entity.
From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
“I think many of them will end up voting for him, independents as well, of course.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
Myers said it would be a "massive win" if "this whole thing actually results in the end of them asking for freebies from independents".
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
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
We expected immigration positions to tie directly to political affiliation, but results cut across party lines, with 79% of Republicans, 88% of independents and 95% of Democrats in favor.
From Salon ● Jun. 28, 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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