self-sufficiency
noun
self-suf·fi·cien·cy
ˌself-sə-ˈfi-shən(t)-sē 
: the quality or state of being self-sufficient
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self-sufficiency is a goal that all teenagers should work towards
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The Long-Term Independence Push Despite the reversal, China’s commitment to semiconductor self-sufficiency remains clear.
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Joe Toscano, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Moreover, Harry, like Brooklyn, wanted to establish his own identity and path to financial self-sufficiency.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
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—Michele Ross, SELF, 19 Jan. 2026
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Joe Toscano, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Chinese chipmakers go public as self-sufficiency push expands Chinese AI chipmaker Moore Threads tripled its revenue in 2025, estimates show, as Beijing accelerates its push for technological self-sufficiency.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Moreover, Harry, like Brooklyn, wanted to establish his own identity and path to financial self-sufficiency.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
There’s a clear distinction between healthy self-sufficiency and toxic independence, says Yasmine Saad, PhD, a licensed clinical psychologist and the founder and CEO of Madison Park Psychological Services in New York City.
—Michele Ross, SELF, 19 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for self-sufficiency
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“Self-sufficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-sufficiency. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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