as in independence
the ability to care for one's self
hopes to achieve full self-support within a year of graduating from college
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Recent Examples of self-support
Dreyer intended to swim self-supported about 83 miles across Lake Michigan, an ultra-endurance feat expected to take at least 72 hours.
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Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 5 Sep. 2024
Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 5 Sep. 2024
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Both parents and kids will enjoy the relatable themes as a tween with a disability fights for her independence and her parents fight for her rights.Jaclyn Greenberg, Parents, 21 Nov. 2024
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The Creative Minds of Tomorrow program, initiated during India’s 75th year of independence, is being expanded to support 100 young talents.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
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The implant aims to restore autonomy by allowing users to control digital devices through thought alone.Marie Boran, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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Frame the Conversation Around Safety Emphasize how planning protects their autonomy and can help prevent injury like a fall or sudden health issue like stroke.Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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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
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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
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“Self-support.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-support. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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