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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South African lawmakers chose a critic of President Cyril Ramaphosa to head an inquiry into whether the head of state should face impeachment, in a move seen as preserving the probe’s independence.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
3 June 2026
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The overhaul sought by some GOP lawmakers has sparked fears in both states that the changes, if implemented, would threaten judicial independence and politicize the judiciary.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
Noun
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The teaming pairs Elbit America’s experience as a systems integrator and manufacturer of large ground vehicles with Anduril’s expertise in C5ISR, battle management and autonomy software, according to the announcement.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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The older boys moved through the neighborhood with increasing autonomy.—
Kate Casey,
Vanity Fair,
2 June 2026
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Being sent to boarding school at a young age introduced her to a level of self-reliance that would later influence her decision-making.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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The aim is to sharpen judgment, not replace it, fostering self-reliance.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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“Self-sufficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-sufficiency. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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