self-reliance
noun
self-re·li·ance
ˌself-ri-ˈlī-ənts 
: reliance on one's own efforts and abilities
Examples of self-reliance in a Sentence
some people don't achieve self-reliance until they're over 30 years old
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And rural communities, with their strong culture of self-reliance, adaptability, resilience, and strong local ties, are uniquely positioned to benefit from and potentially lead this transformation.
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Bill Frist, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The move to greater … regional self-reliance for defence, energy, food and raw materials is a very long-term one.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2025
For years, DeMarco has held fast to a salty ethos of self-reliance that includes resistance to the notion of scaling up.
—Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2025
Charlotte found Harriet impressive, marveling at her self-reliance and independence, certain both would guard against grief or loneliness.
—Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2025
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Bill Frist, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The move to greater … regional self-reliance for defence, energy, food and raw materials is a very long-term one.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2025
For years, DeMarco has held fast to a salty ethos of self-reliance that includes resistance to the notion of scaling up.
—Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2025
Charlotte found Harriet impressive, marveling at her self-reliance and independence, certain both would guard against grief or loneliness.
—Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2025
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“Self-reliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-reliance. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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