as in independence
the ability to care for one's self
the goal of the program is to help these people achieve self-subsistence and to end their dependence on government aid
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Gold also continued its rally as investors are flocking to the safe haven amid challenges to the Federal Reserve’s independence and a weakening dollar.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
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Following the country’s independence in 1991, the Kazakhstan Premier League was formed, a competition that Kairat have won five times — including the last two editions in 2024 and 2025.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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True autonomy demands a fundamentally different approach — a unified system that perceives, decides, and acts with the entire body at once.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Gains have largely reflect optimism about its opportunities in autonomy and energy storage.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Self-subsistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-subsistence. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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