self-initiated
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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Ms Gunney said the case of Alex Hutton, 19, from Swansea highlighted the "very prevalent" threat of "self-initiated" extremism.
From BBC ● Jan. 23, 2025
State Department said on Thursday it had undertaken a "self-initiated 60-day internal security review" in which it was uncovered that its contractor "may have removed, retained and transmitted classified national defense information without authorization."
From Reuters ● Sep. 21, 2023
During the same time period in 2019, deputies made 13 arrests in these same patrol areas, completed 16 crime reports, engaged in 148 self-initiated activities, and made 28 welfare checks and follow-ups.
From Fox News ● Sep. 22, 2020
Kriesmann said recently that, “We’re back to self-initiated activity.”
From Washington Times ● Aug. 28, 2020
It simply means new life, in hearts where the spiritual life has ebbed--but not a new life of self-effort or self-initiated activity.
From The Calvary Road by Roy Hession
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