by one's own hand

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: by one's own actions

Police said she died by her own hand, but they did not find a suicide note.

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Whether atop ice cream or pancakes, French toast or oatmeal, real maple syrup made by one's own hand is an unmatched delight, the culinary equivalent of winning the lottery. —

Star Tribune, 26 Mar. 2021

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