self-employed
Example Sentences
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Hossein Moazami, 50, who is self-employed, called the attacks "truly distressing."
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
"We are almost left without any means of livelihood, because we don't receive a salary anywhere ... we are self-employed," she said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
The number of employees in the private sector rose by 57,900 last month and the ranks of the self-employed increased by 44,400, offsetting a drop of 27,000 in public-sector jobs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
A food bank that offers free school uniforms has said that full time and self-employed professionals are among those relying on its support.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
My parents had been self-employed for my entire life.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
