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Recent Examples of self-employed
This story has been updated to correct that Cofer is self-employed.
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Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Only some who work exclusively in the gig or cash economy, or who are entirely self-employed, might not be listed.
—Eli Hager, ProPublica, 11 Mar. 2026
The Republicans running for the District 3 commission seat are Paul Burton, a retiree, and Rebecca King, who is self-employed.
—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
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Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Only some who work exclusively in the gig or cash economy, or who are entirely self-employed, might not be listed.
—Eli Hager, ProPublica, 11 Mar. 2026
The Republicans running for the District 3 commission seat are Paul Burton, a retiree, and Rebecca King, who is self-employed.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-employed
working
Adjective
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Many guests use the club, a quiet oasis in LA’s often-chaotic downtown, as a co-working space.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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If working families feel more secure and the legislature actually functions as a democratic body, that’s success.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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“Self-employed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-employed. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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