self-determining

Definition of self-determiningnext

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Adjective
  • Snow, slush and messy weather can challenge autonomous vehicles in ways sunny streets cannot.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
  • Designed for operation in complex real-world environments, Dyno integrates a sophisticated AI system with a highly responsive sensor suite that enables autonomous navigation, situational awareness, and human-robot interaction.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Adjective
  • Cepeda has advocated for a more independent foreign policy and greater Latin American integration, while right-wing candidates Abelardo de la Espriella and Paloma Valencia have argued for closer alignment with Washington on security and economic issues.
    Sebastian Jimenez, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
  • Local businesses, such as independent coffee shops, small law or accounting firms, boutique fitness studios, and neighborhood landscaping companies, often have job openings.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
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“Self-determining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-determining. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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