self-named

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Francis is Hegseth’s military assistant—and that’s his key credential as far as the self-named “secretary of war” is concerned.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

The frequently irreverent, sometimes spooky and often emotional comedy followed its four self-named Rez Dogs growing into themselves in their small Oklahoma town.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 12, 2024

These are elements that a self-named “high ambition coalition” of countries want to see.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 22, 2024

Petito’s family members and the family’s attorney and spokesperson, Richard Stafford, sat down for a 30-minute interview with Dr. Phil McGraw on his self-named show.

From Fox News • Oct. 5, 2021

In opposition to this Mr. Lincoln believed that the self-named 'Free Soil' party was far behind the Whigs.

From McClure's Magazine, Vol. 6, No. 6, May, 1896 by Various