independent
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"This inspection will provide an independent assessment of the force's training, processes and culture, including the handling of allegations of racially aggravated assault," she said.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
On Thursday, an independent arbitrator ordered the newspaper to reinstate Attiah and restore her wages and benefits after she was fired in September for a social media post following the Turning Point USA co-founder’s death.
From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2026
Both sides have regularly accused the other of alleged abuses and ceasefire violations, often unverifiable by independent parties.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
Among other measures, it will commission an annual, independent third-party review of its governance, methodology, research inputs and conflict controls.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
These were not independent sciences but a family group which held a set of geometrical techniques and measuring instruments in common.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
There are 12 political parties and 20 independents standing.
From BBC ● 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
The poll found Talarico garnering 43% of independents to Paxton’s 23%; 29% remain undecided.
From Salon ● Jul. 29, 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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