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self-supporting

British  

adjective

  1. able to support or maintain oneself without the help of others

  2. able to stand up or hold firm without support, props, attachments, etc

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Example Sentences

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These businesses are well established and self-supporting — and provide a modest income every month.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 24, 2025

But if it can solve some of these problems, the discoveries could help others learn how to live in a more self-supporting way.

From NewsForKids.net • Feb. 12, 2024

The Times has faced setbacks brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, a rapidly shifting news environment and financial head winds that have stymied his goal to make the organization self-supporting.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 18, 2024

It’s basically a one-piece, self-supporting fixture with finished surfaces inside and out.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 21, 2022

Wyndhams' had stood so long he felt it was self-supporting and would stand.

From Wyndham's Pal by Bindloss, Harold

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