self-employed
Example Sentences
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"We are almost left without any means of livelihood, because we don't receive a salary anywhere ... we are self-employed," she said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
The number of employees in the private sector rose by 57,900 last month and the ranks of the self-employed increased by 44,400, offsetting a drop of 27,000 in public-sector jobs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
He has worked long enough to qualify for benefits, although he has been self-employed for most of his life, including now.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
Jess, a content creator, is self-employed, meaning her income is "up and down", which would be a worry for her if she chose to have children.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
Scaramouche, a self-employed painter, was one of the best tennis players among people of colour in Johannesburg.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
