as in independent
able to take care of oneself or itself without outside help
the college student worked nights so that he would be self-sufficient
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Earlier Tuesday, Bridge Communities in Glen Ellyn, a nonprofit that helps homeless families become self-sufficient, could no longer access the federal grant portal through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
Most parents have high hopes for their children, aiming to raise self-sufficient individuals who can make thoughtful decisions and tackle life’s challenges independently.
—Jazmin Towe, Parents, 27 Jan. 2025
By setting a strong foundation for your internal teams to gain the necessary training and continued education, your organization will become more self-sufficient, strengthening functional capabilities and technical expertise.
—Igor Rikalo, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
But in the early phase of Taiwan's economic development, the aim was merely to be more self-sufficient, and to become a little bit wealthier.
—Kerry Brown, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
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Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
Most parents have high hopes for their children, aiming to raise self-sufficient individuals who can make thoughtful decisions and tackle life’s challenges independently.
—Jazmin Towe, Parents, 27 Jan. 2025
By setting a strong foundation for your internal teams to gain the necessary training and continued education, your organization will become more self-sufficient, strengthening functional capabilities and technical expertise.
—Igor Rikalo, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
But in the early phase of Taiwan's economic development, the aim was merely to be more self-sufficient, and to become a little bit wealthier.
—Kerry Brown, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Self-sufficient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-sufficient. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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