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In House races, at least 47 Republican incumbents were outraised by Democratic or independent challengers, according to Punchbowl News.

From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026

In September, Health Minister Robbie Butler said a new independent expert committee would provide him with advice on major or controversial proposals for permanent changes to health and social care services.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

The state “hasn’t thrived in the last decade, and certainly hasn’t thrived since COVID, the way other states have,” said John Horvick, one of Oregon’s leading independent pollsters.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2026

In male mice, however, sister cells are less closely synchronized and tend to follow more independent patterns.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026

Music that is mostly homophonic can become temporarily polyphonic if an independent countermelody is added.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones

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

Younger people have long been more likely to identify as independents, but Gen Z is doing so at a significantly higher rate than any previous generation at the same age.

From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026

In the American context, after all, Oscar season is just about the last place for broad, sustained attention to challenging studio fare, bold independents, international features and documentaries.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 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