self-supporting

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

Example Sentences

He noted the athletic department is self-supporting financially and has been a trailblazer in academic support, strength training and nutrition and more recently in the name, image and likeness space.

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

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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.

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

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Today, Liu is a compassionate, productive, self-supporting member of his Bay Area community.

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Related Words

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• self-reliant 
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