Example Sentences

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The original philosophy had four ingredients: freedom of thought, a free market, room for creative disagreement and diversity, and a removal of obstacles to self-development.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Newsom’s office said “a pardon grant recognizes the grantee’s self-development and accountability after conviction,” but does not erase a conviction or seek to minimize the harm caused by the recipient.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 11, 2024

Shadow work is essentially an exploration into your psyche using prompts and astrology to unlock parts of your self-development.

From Salon • Oct. 27, 2023

Nio said in late August it planned to launch its first self-development mobile telephone later this month to improve the appeal of its cars with better software and connectivity.

From Reuters • Sep. 20, 2023

How would it be possible to hold a young spirit to a definite course of constant self-development?

From Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine by Auerbach, Berthold