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self-sustaining

[self-suh-stey-ning, self-] / ˈsɛlf səˈsteɪ nɪŋ, ˌsɛlf- /






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“Michael” might be a self-evident, self-sustaining, self-indulgent piece of PR.

From Salon Apr. 25, 2026

Navigating the obstacles while upholding the project’s goals such as creating a self-sustaining native habitat over one of the country’s busiest freeways is critical, he said, because the outcome will influence decisions about future crossings.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 26, 2026

This is not our base case, but the self-sustaining nature of market dynamics makes it a risk worth considering.

From MarketWatch Jan. 14, 2026

The country must act fast - building a regulated, self-sustaining recycling system, raising household awareness, and integrating waste collection into solar business models.

From BBC Dec. 25, 2025

“When they come to rescue us, they will find us with clean, jungle-forward, fashionable huts and a self-sustaining ecosystem. We will be the Miss Teen Dreamers they write about in history books,” Taylor said.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray




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