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Investing does seem to be an area where there are lessons that usually cannot be taught, only painfully learned on one’s own.

From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025

Still, striking out on one’s own has its perks, and Larsen and Akturk remain committed to keeping Tiny Chef cooking as long as they can.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025

Following a grievous injury or some other catastrophe, they were left brain dead—which is defined as lacking any brain function, including the ability to breathe on one’s own.

From Science Magazine • May 11, 2023

Indeed, Kansara plays Ria with spunk and a youthful vigor that makes it hard not to reminisce on one's own adolescent years.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2023

Of what avail to rail against fate, when the effort could only revert on one’s own head in weariness and remorse?

From A Question of Marriage by Vaizey, George de Horne, Mrs.




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