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as in independent
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as in staid
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as in self-sufficient
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Recent Examples of self-contained
Fiercely self-contained, Ka sold vinyl and CDs on his website and through select stores across the U.S. and Europe.
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Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2024
Seasons are also short — just six episodes each — and every season is relatively self-contained.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2024
Sure, there were superhero series featuring icons like Batman and Superman, but those movies tended to be self-contained.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 31 July 2024
The factory isn’t completely self-contained, requiring a diesel generator for power and a freestanding hammer mill to crush the debris and waste into a fine powder that is then fed into the machine, along with a small amount of cement and water.
—New Atlas, 30 July 2024
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Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2024
Seasons are also short — just six episodes each — and every season is relatively self-contained.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2024
Sure, there were superhero series featuring icons like Batman and Superman, but those movies tended to be self-contained.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 31 July 2024
The factory isn’t completely self-contained, requiring a diesel generator for power and a freestanding hammer mill to crush the debris and waste into a fine powder that is then fed into the machine, along with a small amount of cement and water.
—New Atlas, 30 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for self-contained
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-contained
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Kennedy, who ran for the Democratic nomination then as an independent candidate before dropping out and endorsing Trump, espouses debunked views on public health—including skepticism about the efficacy of childhood vaccines and the Covid-19 vaccine.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Frank Yeary, independent chair of Intel’s board, will become interim executive chair.Michelle Chapman, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
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For well over 50 years, Progressive Insurance has acted like an upstart in the largely staid world of insurance.Stephen Wunker, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Compared to the madness of other seasons from the Nineties, this was a rather staid one.Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
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Now startup California Thermodynamics is offering miniature nuclear reactors to produce synthetic fuel on site replacing everything from diesel to Jet A1, removing the need for the entire supply chain and making bases self-sufficient.David Hambling, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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China has stepped up its drive to become self-sufficient in the semiconductor sector in recent years, as the U.S. and other countries have restricted exports of the advanced chips and the tools to make them.Reuters, NBC News, 3 Dec. 2024
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Cloud-native applications use microservices—discrete, reusable components that integrate into any cloud environment.Deborah Orr, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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But human language does seem exceptional, a vast and discrete cognitive leap.Janna Levin, Quanta Magazine, 21 Nov. 2024
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Grand with a modern aspect, though much more sedate than a typical Cirque du Soleil show, beyond the entrance hall, the residence opens up to a spacious entrance hall that leads to a vast living room that doubles as a stately library and a private office with a fireplace.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2024
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Volkswagen has historically been seen as a serious and sedate brand but its partnership with Marvel has helped to soften that.Caroline Reid, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
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Avoid distractions and stay disciplined to achieving your goals.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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Wiles co-led the former president’s campaign and was widely credited with having run an operation that was far more disciplined than his two previous efforts.Alan Suderman, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024
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The tune, which credited both Sting and The Police as separate acts, landed on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay, and Hot Rap Songs lists.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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In a separate video, longtime viewers shared their appreciation for Scarborough's steady-handed reporting and his tendency to reach out when fans wrote into the show.Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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In brainstorming sessions, extroverts often share numerous ideas, creating a foundation of concepts, while more open or introverted team members analyze and refine these ideas into creative solutions.Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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The series followed an introverted boy genius (Muniz), his exasperated mother (Kaczmarek), and devoted father (Cranston) through all manner of wild gags and misbegotten schemes.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Self-contained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-contained. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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