independent
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This week saw the launch of the second phase of an independent inquiry, led by former Cabinet minister Baroness Morris, into why children from those communities lag behind their peers at school.
From BBC โ Nov. 13, 2026
The independent, preliminary research was presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2026, held November 6 through 9 in Chicago.
From Science Daily โ Nov. 13, 2026
Nvidia’s board launched an independent investigation into national-security concerns raised by the reports.
From Los Angeles Times โ Nov. 12, 2026
CapitalG, Alphabet’s independent growth fund, led the startup’s latest round, which also included existing investors IVP and Sapphire Ventures, and new investors GIC and DFJ Growth.
From The Wall Street Journal โ Nov. 12, 2026
“Not that she’s not independent overall, but she doesn’t have a record label behind her.”
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
It set Pappas up perfectly for his line that “everyone is welcome on this team: progressives, moderates, independents, Republicans.”
From Slate โ Oct. 29, 2026
"Latinos are more likely than any other racial or ethnic group to identify as independents rather than Republicans or Democrats," he said.
From BBC โ Oct. 23, 2026
A Presbyterian seminarian, Talarico has sought to attract independents and Republicans disillusioned with Trump, arguing that Texans have more in common than the country's increasingly bitter political divisions suggest.
From Barron's โ Oct. 19, 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 โ Oct. 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
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