as in self-sufficient
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Suleyman has stated his goal is to make Microsoft AI a self-sufficient, top-tier lab.
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Data broker monitoring, hosted cloud storage for system backups, and a powerful, self-sufficient firewall round out the package.
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The robot is designed for 24/7 operation, with autonomous charging and hot-swappable dual batteries minimizing downtime.
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In the federal filing, Waymo says the autonomous vehicle may enter and drive at speed in freeway construction zones because the software may fail to recognize the zone or may prioritize avoiding other freeway hazards.
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Murdaugh’s attorneys filed several pretrial motions last week, including requests for a change of venue, for further independent testing of DNA evidence and for Murdaugh to get access to a computer behind bars.
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Audiences are very motivated to support independent filmmakers, and that’s a good thing for all of us.
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Your best chance of spotting a whooping crane is along the Texas coast, where the world’s only self-sustaining wild population returns each winter after migrating from Canada.
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Feral populations spring up as result of these self-sustaining domestic animals fending for themselves.
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Saudi Arabia must decide whether to respond militarily, engage diplomatically, or accept a semiautonomous south.
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Charter schools receive taxpayer dollars but are run differently Charter schools are semiautonomous public schools, according to the Education Commission of the States.
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Hospitality fared well in Deputy’s study, making up half of the 10 happiest job sectors, despite the sector’s reputation for high stress, unsociable hours, and low pay.
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Ask Amy: My unsociable neighbor doesn't know about me and his wife.
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“Altricial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altricial. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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