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And unlike Coke, which sold its distribution network to large, well-funded bottlers, Pepsi has few independent operators big enough to take them on.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026

The scope of these inquiries makes independent scrutiny essential.

From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026

Preventing muscle decline can help older adults remain independent while reducing the demands placed on caregivers and healthcare systems.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

That freedom is one reason Rodriguez believes independent film is so important for stories like “Hurricane Seasons.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

He named the company after himself, but it was independent of him.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari

They hold 53 of the 100 seats while the Democrats have 45 and two independents who also vote with them.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 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

DeMaio said the ballot measure qualified for the ballot because of strong support from California voters, including many Democrats and independents.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

It would also “disproportionately benefit legacy media outlets” because they have more content than smaller independents, the government said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 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