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non-self-governing

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Recent Examples of non-self-governing With these layers of oversight, trusteeships are designed to benefit the inhabitants of non-self-governing territories. Lloyd Axworthy, Foreign Affairs, 15 May 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for non-self-governing
Adjective
  • This change in subject marks the only time in her company when Taylor, who displays a seemingly endless capacity for animation and enthusiasm, loses steam.
    Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Chen said while Texas handles a large amount of environmental regulations through state agencies, the EPA provides subject-matter expertise.
    Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Verify your disability rating and dependent status and review your education benefits under the Post-9/11 or Montgomery GI Bill programs.
    Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
  • On estate planning, half of millionaires surveyed don’t use an estate lawyer, although their use is highly dependent on wealth levels.
    Robert Frank, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • Burnout now consumes American physicians, who are overworked, nonautonomous and adrift without help.
    Aaron Rothstein, wsj.com, 3 Apr. 2023
  • The absence of access for nonautonomous conferences like the American Athletic Conference has also been a point of contention.
    Matt Murschel, orlandosentinel.com, 14 May 2021

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“Non-self-governing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/non-self-governing. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.

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