self-sustaining

Example Sentences

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“Michael” might be a self-evident, self-sustaining, self-indulgent piece of PR.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

The FirstNet Authority is required by law to be self-sustaining.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026

Navigating the obstacles while upholding the project’s goals such as creating a self-sustaining native habitat over one of the country’s busiest freeways is critical, he said, because the outcome will influence decisions about future crossings.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2026

This is not our base case, but the self-sustaining nature of market dynamics makes it a risk worth considering.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 14, 2026

It would have lacked the energy to sustain itself under normal conditions, however, the fission bomb provides it with all the energy it requires to grow and become self-sustaining.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson