self-contained
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Although the movie is a continuation of the series, “The Mandalorian and Grogu” is a self-contained story that does not require any “Star Wars” homework.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
"In the long run, self-contained people may not be able to survive in this competitive world," he said.
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
“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
When he found on this first morning back at Devon that it happened still to be crippled and in a cast, he said in his usual self-contained way, “Hand me my crutches, will you?”
From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles
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