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Recent Examples of self-employed
The Republicans running for the District 3 commission seat are Paul Burton, a retiree, and Rebecca King, who is self-employed.
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Cassidy Alexander, AJC.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Nathaniel Welch is self-employed and does not have a campaign website detailing his positions on state issues.
—Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
The couple, who are self-employed, had been enrolled in an ACA marketplace plan since 2023.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
Her father, who is self-employed and takes on odd jobs, is the sole provider for Amponsah and her two siblings back home.
—Johane Saintil, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
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Cassidy Alexander, AJC.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Nathaniel Welch is self-employed and does not have a campaign website detailing his positions on state issues.
—Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
The couple, who are self-employed, had been enrolled in an ACA marketplace plan since 2023.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
Her father, who is self-employed and takes on odd jobs, is the sole provider for Amponsah and her two siblings back home.
—Johane Saintil, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-employed
working
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If your non-working spouse does not have a retirement account, establish one for him/her with your income.—
Elliot Raphaelson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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The easiest way to frame this was not to include non-working royals.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Self-employed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-employed. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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