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Recent Examples of self-inflicted
Although some of these setbacks were the result of forces beyond his control, particularly during the first few years of his rule, most have been self-inflicted.
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Khaled Elgindy, Foreign Affairs, 30 Aug. 2024
Some of the criticism has been self-inflicted, NPR added.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2024
Both were suffering from gunshot wounds, with Song’s appearing to be be self-inflicted, according to the agency’s Sunday press release on the shooting.
—Silas Morgan, Orlando Sentinel, 22 July 2024
Biden’s debate stumbles were self-inflicted, and the two court decisions provided seismic relief to Trump and his aides.
—Josh Dawsey, Washington Post, 16 July 2024
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Khaled Elgindy, Foreign Affairs, 30 Aug. 2024
Some of the criticism has been self-inflicted, NPR added.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2024
Both were suffering from gunshot wounds, with Song’s appearing to be be self-inflicted, according to the agency’s Sunday press release on the shooting.
—Silas Morgan, Orlando Sentinel, 22 July 2024
Biden’s debate stumbles were self-inflicted, and the two court decisions provided seismic relief to Trump and his aides.
—Josh Dawsey, Washington Post, 16 July 2024
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“Self-inflicted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-inflicted. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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