as in independence
the ability to care for one's self
self-sufficiency is a goal that all teenagers should work towards
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Recent Examples of self-sufficiency
The building integrates perlite insulation, timber balcony structures, 500 sq m (5,400 sq ft) of photovoltaic panels, and a hybrid gas/heat pump system by Atlantic Systèmes, achieving around 60% energy self-sufficiency in compliance with France's RE2020 2025 [green building] targets.
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Adam Williams
may 28, New Atlas, 28 May 2026
San Diego County officials said late Tuesday that Elayyat is currently a deputy director for self-sufficiency services.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
Owned and operated by Denver Rescue Mission, the 100-acre farm has provided housing, counseling, work-readiness training and recovery support in a rural environment designed to help participants rebuild stability and self-sufficiency.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Republicans have defended the policy as a cost-saving measure that will promote self-sufficiency.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
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Adam Williams
may 28, New Atlas, 28 May 2026
San Diego County officials said late Tuesday that Elayyat is currently a deputy director for self-sufficiency services.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
Owned and operated by Denver Rescue Mission, the 100-acre farm has provided housing, counseling, work-readiness training and recovery support in a rural environment designed to help participants rebuild stability and self-sufficiency.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Republicans have defended the policy as a cost-saving measure that will promote self-sufficiency.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-sufficiency
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The project, the National Garden of American Heroes, is slated to feature 250 statues of historical figures from America’s past who have contributed to the nation's cultural, scientific, economic, and political heritage, commemorating the 250th anniversary of America’s independence.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Lewis George, who has pledged to protect the city's autonomy, stood that ground at her post-election event where pop music blared and a crowd danced with the candidate on stage.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Lastly, is maintaining autonomy.—
Aidan Gomez,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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When the family moved from Ohio after his freshman year, Klugo’s self-reliance helped elevate the tennis team.—
Liana Handler
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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As America celebrates 250 years, the West's vast landscape sets a stunning backdrop for the nation's history of expansion, self-reliance and opportunity.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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“Self-sufficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-sufficiency. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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