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
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has made self-sufficiency a major pillar of his economic strategy to make China a tech superpower.
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Sean Lyngaas, CNN, 2 Dec. 2024
These individuals equate self-sufficiency with strength and leaning on others can feel like an admission of weakness or dependency, both of which may trigger feelings of discomfort or anxiety.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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.
—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
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Sean Lyngaas, CNN, 2 Dec. 2024
These individuals equate self-sufficiency with strength and leaning on others can feel like an admission of weakness or dependency, both of which may trigger feelings of discomfort or anxiety.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-sufficiency
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Avoidant attachment is characterized by independence, as well as difficulty forming connections and expressing emotions.Christin Perry, Parents, 6 Jan. 2025
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In his December 31 report, Roberts expressed concerns that violence, intimidation, disinformation and threats to defy court judgments could undermine judicial independence.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Is donning cowboy boots a symbol of independence for women, or an attempt to fit in with a culture that does not seem to recognize—or respect—our autonomy?Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 4 Jan. 2025
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As a result of middle management cuts (over a third of layoffs in 2023), there’s a massive market shift towards self-leadership, autonomy and individual contribution for Gen Z.Chris Westfall, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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The secret lies in shifting your mindset and cultivating self-reliance.Maha Abouelenein, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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The private sector’s revitalization will be essential for reducing poverty and fostering self-reliance.Karam Shaar, Foreign Affairs, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Self-sufficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-sufficiency. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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