self-contained
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One such device is the Cube, a transparent "self-contained treatment unit for highly infectious diseases" that allows a patient to receive medical treatment without direct contact from medical staff.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
"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
“Above the garage, a charming self-contained guest apartment completes this very special estate,” adds the listing.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
I had to go alone and I had to be self-contained, a kind of casual turtle carrying his house on his back.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
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