independent
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But critics have said the university's response was too lenient, prompting it to launch an independent review.
From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026
Among other independent power producers, NRG rose 7% to $103.60.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
Hire an independent elder-law and estate-planning attorney to represent the parents and independently evaluate the proposal.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026
The group of MPs called for the FCA to pay for an independent party to evaluate its handling of whistleblowers.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
A city-state is an independent state or nation consisting of a city and its surrounding territory.
From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
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 includes 69% of Democrats, 54% of Republicans and 53% of independents.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 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
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