as in independent
able to take care of oneself or itself without outside help
a surprisingly calm and self-reliant child
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Recent Examples of self-reliant
What Canadians need, though, is a leader who's tough and firm and stands by his convictions, a leader who will make Canada strong, self-reliant and stand on its own two feet, a leader who will put Canada first.
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Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
This creates a nurturing environment that boosts not just the kids' learning outcomes but also inspires parents to continue their own educational journeys and become more self-reliant.
—Rachelle Rutherford, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Carney rejected the notion that Canada should bow to U.S. pressure, vowing instead to forge new trade corridors and build a self-reliant economy.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
Macron’s overriding message was that France and its European allies needed to become more self-reliant in terms of their military defense, across the chain of financing it, manufacturing arms and equipment and operations on the ground.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2025
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Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
This creates a nurturing environment that boosts not just the kids' learning outcomes but also inspires parents to continue their own educational journeys and become more self-reliant.
—Rachelle Rutherford, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Carney rejected the notion that Canada should bow to U.S. pressure, vowing instead to forge new trade corridors and build a self-reliant economy.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
Macron’s overriding message was that France and its European allies needed to become more self-reliant in terms of their military defense, across the chain of financing it, manufacturing arms and equipment and operations on the ground.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-reliant
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The government argues that simply means that while the task force can consider a request from the Health and Human Services secretary – and even be fired for not complying – they’re supposed to exercise independent judgment.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Our coverage is independent and objective, and has not been reviewed, approved, or endorsed by any of these entities.—
Paul Rubio,
AFAR Media,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Self-reliant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-reliant. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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