independent
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The arrests as well as the death of Kafwaya prompted calls from rights groups and the Law Association of Zambia for an independent investigations.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
By Rachel Cusk Farrar, Straus and Giroux: 192 pages, $27 If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
Polestar offered multiple times to discuss “mitigation measures,” including restrictions as to where data is stored and who can access it, auditing and reporting requirements and independent cybersecurity assessments, Wexler said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
The U.S. spends 14% more on Medicare Advantage enrollees than those in traditional Medicare, according to Medpac, an independent agency that advises Congress on Medicare.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 24, 2026
In 1949, West Germany became an independent state, ruled by a democratic form of government modeled after those of the United States, Britain, and France.
From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
Most of the candidates -- the highest number of any parliamentary election -- are standing as independents, and have led to a ballot paper which is nearly a metre long.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
“I think many of them will end up voting for him, independents as well, of course.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
Among the candidates on the ballot are 20 independents - also a record for a single election.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
The easy money has been made, though—the big independents have appreciated between 55% and 85% and small ones like PBF even more.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 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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