self-financing
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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The agency, which said it faces rising operational costs, has mandates to be self-financing and to deliver to more than 170 million addresses across the U.S. six days a week.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026
The U.S. also spends a lot less of public health dollars on elderly care, resulting in American families self-financing significant amounts for their own senior services, compared to most European countries.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 15, 2024
The owners of Francis Kite Club said they are self-financing the project until the bar turns a profit, and attendance has steadily increased since the business opened in September.
From New York Times ● Jan. 15, 2024
Former Foreign Office diplomat Peter Ford is self-financing the book, with proceeds from sales going to charity.
From BBC ● Jan. 28, 2023
Common sense dictates that the Postal Service should be on a self-financing basis.
From State of the Union Address by Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David)
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