self-contained
Example Sentences
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“For whatever reason, that movie seems to be self contained and doesn’t want to go forward without repeating some of the same themes, which I think would be disappointing.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026
The arthropods rove the earth by flinging their bodies into the air, sometimes rotating 500 times per second, like circus performers shot out of self contained canons.
From New York Times • Nov. 7, 2022
He keeps his cool, as Caan somehow kept his energetic, kinetic self contained in Paul's injured body for weeks.
From Salon • Jul. 8, 2022
Of course, this is an entirely self contained exercise, a chance simply to enjoy these treasures again.
From The Guardian • May 29, 2014
No wonder Frank Merriwell tingled with excitement in every part of his body; but it was a wonder that he appeared so cool and self contained.
From Frank Merriwell at Yale by Standish, Burt L.
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