self-sustaining

[ self-suh-stey-ning, self- ]

/ ˈsɛlf səˈsteɪ nɪŋ, ˌsɛlf- /

Origin of self-sustaining

First recorded in 1835–45

self-sus·tained, adjective self-sus·tain·ing·ly, adverb self-sus·tain·ment, noun

Where the force generating those threats is a widespread, self-sustaining, and virulent social movement?

Cover-Ups and Concern Trolls: Actually, It's About Ethics in Suicide Journalism |Arthur Chu |January 3, 2015 |DAILY BEAST
The program is operated out of a self-sustaining salon run by former sex slave Neang Hok with the help of other survivors.

A Beauty School for Former Sex Trade Victims |Misty White Sidell |May 20, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
Yemen has 15 aquifers, and only two today are self-sustaining; all the others are being steadily depleted.

A Useful Tom Friedman Column |Justin Green |May 8, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
The goal is to create a self-sustaining program that is implemented by the vendors themselves.

Finding Leaders on the Factory Floor: Gap Inc.’s P.A.C.E. Program |A Daily Beast Sponsor |January 31, 2013 |DAILY BEAST

A friend of the blog on why Romney's momentum appears to be self-sustaining.

Shaking the Etch-A-Mitt, Ctd. |Justin Green |October 22, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
The post-office department is not a self-sustaining one, nor will it be until there is a reconstruction of the whole system.

Foot-prints of a letter carrier |James Rees
The Insular Government is now self-sustaining, except as to military affairs.

The American Occupation of the Philippines 1898-1912 |James H. Blount
When the building has been paid for, the institution may be self-sustaining, or even yield a profit.

Smoking and Drinking |James Parton
Has the young lady been so educated as to be self-sustaining if necessary?

Plain Facts for Old and Young |John Harvey Kellogg
They are all intended to make efficient, self-sustaining citizens who do not feel the pull of the law or the bond of outside care.

Euthenics, the science of controllable environment |Ellen H. Richards