self-employed

Example Sentences

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The 56-year-old, who is self-employed and pays out of her own pocket because her health insurance does not cover weight-loss drugs, says the financial sacrifices have been worth it.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

That’s true for self-employed workers, entrepreneurs and early retirees buying plans through Affordable Care Act exchanges.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

He said he wanted to protect the eight self-employed tattoo artists that worked from his store.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

Many self-employed, private sector and informal workers are barely hanging on.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 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