self-contained
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"The self-contained community survived for several thousand years, but with some kind of peaceful situation -- unlike the present day's disturbing situation, where everyone is keen to 'glorify' themselves by seeing the Sentinelese."
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
They will be housed in self-contained flats with access to phones so they can call friends and relatives.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
“Above the garage, a charming self-contained guest apartment completes this very special estate,” adds the listing.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
The Metropolitan State Hospital opened in Norwalk in 1916, a self-contained facility complete with its own farm that treated people with mental illness.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026
There are six self-contained learning communities in our wing of the building—children with various conditions, from preschoolers to kids who ought to be in high school by now.
From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper
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