self-starter

Example Sentences

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Still, Swift, her team, and the media have successfully branded the singer as a self-starter.

From Salon

Instead, Shlaes gives impressionistic sketches of “self-starters” who made good during the New Deal, and offers those as evidence that FDR’s programs were unnecessary.

From Salon

So when you croon the lines, you need to both gently guide them so they’re not intimidated, but also motivate them to be an independent self-starter.

From Los Angeles Times

He tells his safeties and nickels to be “self-starters,” players who feel energized by the opponent, no matter who it is.

From Seattle Times

I am a self-starter with a friendly disposition who loves to work with others.

From Washington Post