independent
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A group of university academics last week wrote to Prentice slamming Arday's appointment and asking her to appoint an independent body to probe what happened.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
"That allowed us to isolate the effect of the warming rate alone, independent of how warm it eventually gets."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026
The “G3” in the company name references a nickname for the third generation of the Gallo clan, but Gallo and G3 Enterprises are legally independent companies, Bream said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
He said the independent review for councillors was "not just about pay" but also seeking "equality" in conditions across different local authorities.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 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
“I think many of them will end up voting for him, independents as well, of course.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
Among the candidates on the ballot are 20 independents - also a record for a single election.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 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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