self-healing

British

noun

1. the act or instance of healing onself
2. ( as modifier )
  
  the self-healing process

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Example Sentences

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Mr. Carney is a testament to democracy and self-healing.

From The Wall Street Journal

Yet as he proved in his heartbreakingly sensitive, Oscar-winning turn as a slowly self-healing alcoholic in “Tender Mercies” in 1983, Mr. Duvall could command the screen even when he wasn’t doing much of anything except trying to be a good man.

From The Wall Street Journal

There are plenty of futuristic building materials — including graphene, hempcrete and self-healing concrete, which is capable of repairing its own cracks after damage — but they’re not cost-efficient for most home buyers.

From Los Angeles Times

“I’m just very much into self-healing and therapy,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

Lowden said he enjoyed the dark humour of the show, saying that, while it may be "corny", laughter was "the best medicine" and a way of "self-healing".

From BBC

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