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do-it-yourself

[doo-i-cher-self, -it-yer-] / ˈdu ɪ tʃərˈsɛlf, -ɪt jər- /
ADJECTIVE
homemade
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The San Fernando Valley, especially in Burbank, is a region now known for extravagant, do-it-yourself Halloween displays.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

She’s a gift-giver, has a strong interest in kids’ do-it-yourself crafts and items that relate to Brooklyn and New York City.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

Despite that result—and a few other victories by other self-represented individuals in recent decades—the high court has taken a guarded approach to do-it-yourself litigants.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026

Others took a more simple do-it-yourself approach, taping their cards between two star-shaped pieces of paper.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 22, 2026

Others were painted blue or purple or polka-dotted, with big banners out front and colorful menu boards and tables like do-it-yourself sidewalk cafes.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan


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