as in independence
the ability to care for one's self some people don't achieve self-reliance until they're over 30 years old

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Recent Examples of self-reliance Capricorn season begins today, reminding you of the power of self-reliance. USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024 Learning to cope sans beverages can lead to feelings of self-reliance and ultimately a more confident and in-control outlook on your life. Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024 Released during a pivotal moment in his career, the track underscores his focus on self-reliance, entrepreneurship, and community upliftment. Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2024 Growing up in a blue-collar, deeply Christian home, he was shaped by the Bible and the conservative politics of self-reliance. Jeffrey Fleishman, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for self-reliance 
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Noun
  • The emotional weight of losing that independence is difficult to quantify, but its impact is profound.
    John Hope Bryant, TIME, 18 Jan. 2025
  • The Athletic maintains full editorial independence in all our coverage.
    Tyler Holzhammer, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
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  • But like those, Polestar has been given the autonomy to stand on its own two feet and forge its own identity.
    Alistair Charlton, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
  • The system boasted heat and flame detectors, fire retardant, a 2,500-gallon sprinkler system to soak the property and humidify the air for an hour, and autonomy from the power grid.
    Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Another comprises back-to-the-land libertarians who see salvation in growing one’s own food, maintaining healthy soil, and embracing self-sufficiency.
    Benji Jones, Vox, 28 Jan. 2025
  • Ajinomoto’s bio-stimulants bolster the indigenous techniques used by farmers employed by the project, improving yields, enhancing food self-sufficiency, reducing chemical inputs in the drought-prone area and protecting nearby rivers used for irrigation.
    Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025

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