independent
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That includes tough rules on deficits, an independent central bank, and a pension system that indexes retirement to lengthening lifespans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
The earnings of independent fuel makers Valero Energy, Marathon Petroleum and Phillips 66 are set to crush the near-record results of the June quarter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
The debate has resurfaced after the Premier League announced last week that an independent commission had found the club guilty on more than 100 charges of breaking financial rules.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
An independent panel would be set up to oversee funding decisions and help shape priorities, the foundation said.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 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
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
More than three-quarters of Americans — including 79% of Democrats, 76% of Republicans and 75% of independents — said they were “concerned that misleading audio or video ‘deepfakes’ created using AI will impact” the midterms.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
It hasn't all been plain sailing - already two councillors, Steve Lewis and Rhys Carr, have left Reform to sit as independents, and a third, Nick Farmer, has been suspended by the party.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 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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