self-starter

Example Sentences

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“Taking initiative, being a self starter and being able to advocate for yourself is a skillset that is helpful when you practice law.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

There was a self starter, but the battery was dead, of course.

From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien

"Shut your darned mouth!" screeched the White Linen Nurse, her hand on the throttle as she tried the self starter.

From The White Linen Nurse by Abbott, Eleanor Hallowell

"All ready," ordered Dave, in a set, sturdy tone, and the self starter began to work.

From Dave Dashaway and His Hydroplane by Rockwood, Roy

In some unaccountable way the Monarch II had no sooner glided along on its pontoon, than it had run straightway up into the air, as though the self starter was in perfect action.

From Dave Dashaway and His Hydroplane by Rockwood, Roy