self

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The French roadmap "self describes itself as a document that sets out of a pathway for a country to transition the whole economy away from fossil fuels," Roberts told AFP in Santa Marta.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

They said their search for the perfect property has been "very difficult", and has been made harder, said Jaime, because he is self employed.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Explaining to her that saving now is an act of kindness toward her future self may help put into perspective why it’s so important to plan for retirement.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

Sometimes she laughs with affection at the things her younger self confided to the page.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Calling Greeley, “the self appointed Attorney General for the hobgoblin society,” the Burr brothers set out to expose spirit communication as a fraud and tell the public the truth about the Fox sisters.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock