as in independence
the ability to care for one's self
self-sufficiency is a goal that all teenagers should work towards
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Recent Examples of self-sufficiency
Its Family Success Center provided education, resources, and support services, which were required to increase economic stability for 300 moms and families, leading to self-sufficiency in Maricopa County.
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Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 17 Nov. 2024
The Venezuelans had instead been driven from their country in overwhelming numbers by the almost complete collapse of the economy, arriving conspicuously by the busload and without a network to put them on a path to self-sufficiency.
—Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 4 Nov. 2024
This approach aligns with Xi’s goal of boosting confidence in the economy without diverting resources from the pursuit of Chinese self-sufficiency.
—Zongyuan Zoe Liu, Foreign Affairs, 31 Oct. 2024
Companies like Google and Microsoft are setting the standard for energy self-sufficiency with renewable energy projects adjacent to their data centers.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 17 Nov. 2024
The Venezuelans had instead been driven from their country in overwhelming numbers by the almost complete collapse of the economy, arriving conspicuously by the busload and without a network to put them on a path to self-sufficiency.
—Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 4 Nov. 2024
This approach aligns with Xi’s goal of boosting confidence in the economy without diverting resources from the pursuit of Chinese self-sufficiency.
—Zongyuan Zoe Liu, Foreign Affairs, 31 Oct. 2024
Companies like Google and Microsoft are setting the standard for energy self-sufficiency with renewable energy projects adjacent to their data centers.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-sufficiency
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But neither Somalia nor any other state recognizes the territory’s independence.Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2024
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Courtenay Brown, Nov 8, 2024 - Economy Powell is already protecting Fed's independence from Trump The votes aren't all counted yet, but the early jockeying for position on the Fed's future has begun.Neil Irwin, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
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Future versions are likely to have greater autonomy, a technology which advancing rapidly in Ukraine with new AI capabilities on small drones.David Hambling, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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For parents, exercising autonomy can be even more challenging.Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2024
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Business development leaders should underscore how their offerings strengthen U.S. supply chain security and support self-reliance.Barry Reicherter, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Broadly speaking, Trump’s reelection will also underscore New Delhi’s quest for self-reliance.Tanvi Madan, Foreign Affairs, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Self-sufficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-sufficiency. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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