self-collected

Definition of self-collectednext

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Adjective
  • That changed in 2018, when the Council passed Helen Rosenthal’s bill encouraging New Yorkers to report idling violations by requiring the city to publicize the process and pay them 25% of any collected fines for their efforts.
    Chris Hartmann, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026
  • There is a music room with an upright piano, wind-up gramophone and the collected lyrics of Bob Dylan—a perfect touch for the pop star.
    Ruchira Sharma, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
Adjective
  • After opening the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a dominant 4-1 win over Paraguay in Los Angeles, the United States followed it with a composed 2-0 victory over Australia in Seattle.
    Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026
  • While uniform cubes are suited for an elegant, composed presentation, torn croutons are a humble upgrade for nearly everything else where a little contrast is welcome.
    Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026
Adjective
  • Cook undisturbed until browned, about 1 minute, then flip the fish and cook on the other side until browned, about 30 seconds.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2026
  • Carlson has spoken of his own brush with demonic forces, who left him bloodied and scratched in the night, while his wife and their four spaniels slept undisturbed.
    Eliza Griswold, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
Adjective
  • Her extroverted big sister, on the other hand, loves being out and about, exploring new places, unruffled by noise or crowds.
    Eve Chen, USA Today, 23 June 2026
  • Only their angel was as unruffled as before, not a pleat out of place.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
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“Self-collected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-collected. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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