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independent

[in-di-pen-duhnt] / ˌɪn dɪˈpɛn dənt /


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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

They have called for independent rural-needs and equality assessments, as well as a cross-departmental ministerial working group on rural health access.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

But an independent grand jury report previously found that it was the contractor, not the airport, that was largely to blame for the problems.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

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

From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026

Yes, I want to be independent, but there are times in life when we should never be alone.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

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

The groups that flocked to him less than two years ago—especially independents, Hispanics and young adults—are now among his strongest critics.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 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

That is a sharp decline from after the 2024 election, when 77% of Democrats, 82% of Republicans and 73% of independents expressed such confidence, the same pollsters found then.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 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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