self-starter
Example Sentences
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So when you croon the lines, you need to both gently guide them so they’re not intimidated, but also motivate them to be an independent self-starter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2023
Gas-powered cars were becoming more reliable and easier to operate; the adoption of the self-starter made them safer.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 23, 2021
If you are a self-starter who thrives under minimal supervision, then you will find great success as the surfing jet-ski guy.
From Slate ● Jul. 29, 2021
You have been improvising so much the last several years in your career; you have been a self-starter.
From Salon ● Sep. 4, 2020
I emphasized my ability to work independently, that I was a self-starter and had excellent time management skills.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
