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do-it-yourself

[doo-i-cher-self, -it-yer-] / ˈdu ɪ tʃərˈsɛlf, -ɪt jər- /
ADJECTIVE
homemade
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“They are betting on making higher profit margins on the accessories and do-it-yourself angle.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

However, like in other countries worldwide, do-it-yourself publication including zines -- which originated in the 1930s with sci-fi fans in the US -- is growing in Japan, especially among younger generations.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

One member of this couple fell into a kitchen wall during a do-it-yourself wiring attempt, prompting him to hire professionals for major home repairs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

The head of environmental group Legambiente, Stefano Ciafani, described the 18 deaths as an "unprecedented attack on protected wildlife" and an example of "do-it-yourself justice".

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Manufacturers offer us do-it-yourself booklets on how to kill bugs.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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