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Recent Examples of self-sustained The 24-hectare base is a large and self-sustained compound, according to 2023 U.S. military documents detailing the facilities. Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 23 June 2025 Completely self-sustained, the brothers, Lotia writes in her book, are not just potters, but make a living as farmers as well. Sonya Rehman, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-sustained
independent
Adjective
  • This gives us the opportunity to chart our own path forward, create distinct brand identities, and establish an independent news organization following the spin.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
  • The selection of the timely film, which will soon premiere at the Toronto Film Festival, was made by an independent committee of Palestinian film professionals and confirmed by the Palestinian Ministry of Culture.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 19 Aug. 2025

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“Self-sustained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-sustained. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.

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