self-contained
Example Sentences
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"In the long run, self-contained people may not be able to survive in this competitive world," he said.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
“The Devil Wears Prada” was and is the perfect example of a self-contained story, built by the studio machine but never intended to keep the apparatus running.
From Salon • May 1, 2026
This idea of self-contained escape has become a defining feature of recent travel patterns, with short domestic breaks offering a controlled and often more affordable alternative to longer holidays abroad.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
A detached four-car garage, accessed via a sweeping motorcourt, completes the property’s self-contained layout.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026
There was always plenty of self-contained microwaveable stuff left in the coolers for the kids who stayed, but there was no real food at PM, and there were no people to serve it, either.
From "Winger" by Andrew Smith
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