self-sustaining
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of self-sustaining
First recorded in 1835–45
Example Sentences
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The taco stand about 100 yards off had its normal self-sustaining line.
From Slate ● Jun. 3, 2026
“Michael” might be a self-evident, self-sustaining, self-indulgent piece of PR.
From Salon ● Apr. 25, 2026
Navigating the obstacles while upholding the project’s goals such as creating a self-sustaining native habitat over one of the country’s busiest freeways is critical, he said, because the outcome will influence decisions about future crossings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 26, 2026
“How can we monetize and make those models work so they’re self-sustaining and less dependent on philanthropic support?”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 24, 2025
“When they come to rescue us, they will find us with clean, jungle-forward, fashionable huts and a self-sustaining ecosystem. We will be the Miss Teen Dreamers they write about in history books,” Taylor said.
From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray
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