self-contained
Example Sentences
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At elite institutions, students enter a nearly self-contained community.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
“The Devil Wears Prada” was and is the perfect example of a self-contained story, built by the studio machine but never intended to keep the apparatus running.
From Salon ● May 1, 2026
“Above the garage, a charming self-contained guest apartment completes this very special estate,” adds the listing.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 17, 2026
This idea of self-contained escape has become a defining feature of recent travel patterns, with short domestic breaks offering a controlled and often more affordable alternative to longer holidays abroad.
From BBC ● Apr. 14, 2026
The summary should be self-contained, almost as if the material being summarized had never existed.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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