self-generated
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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Hitchcock became a star, easily recognized by audiences, largely due to self-generated efforts: hosting his own television series and making cameo appearances in his features.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
The rest, some 78 percent, is funded by the charity's own investment and self-generated income, including user fees and fundraising, supported by thousands of volunteers.
From Barron's ● Feb. 11, 2026
Mind wandering refers to moments when attention drifts away from what a person is doing and turns inward to self-generated thoughts.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2025
Up until now she’s been in smaller projects, a lot of them self-generated.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2024
On top of its self-generated shortcomings, Shenandoah has a lot of problems arising from factors largely beyond its control.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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