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
But for all its 21st-century self-sufficiency, the house remains grounded in the site’s long history.
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Nick Mafi, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2026
After decades of broken promises from federal and state governments for basic services, the resort represents a step toward economic self-sufficiency for the tribe, Tarango said.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Experts also noted that DeepSeek made no reference to using Chinese chips during training, which is a notable omission given the broader push for technological self-sufficiency, and one that stands out as the model continues to lag behind leading US frontier systems.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote unveiled plans to build a crude oil refinery in Tanzania that would replicate the output of his giant plant in Lagos to leverage continent-wide calls for greater self-sufficiency after the Iran war exposed Africa’s vulnerabilities.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
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Nick Mafi, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2026
After decades of broken promises from federal and state governments for basic services, the resort represents a step toward economic self-sufficiency for the tribe, Tarango said.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Experts also noted that DeepSeek made no reference to using Chinese chips during training, which is a notable omission given the broader push for technological self-sufficiency, and one that stands out as the model continues to lag behind leading US frontier systems.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote unveiled plans to build a crude oil refinery in Tanzania that would replicate the output of his giant plant in Lagos to leverage continent-wide calls for greater self-sufficiency after the Iran war exposed Africa’s vulnerabilities.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-sufficiency
Noun
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Warsh will formally succeed Fed Chair Jerome Powell, whose eight-year tenure was marked by several economic crises and a heated clash with the White House to defend the US central bank’s political independence.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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Many counties and municipalities will claim that the act interferes with local autonomy and would lead to out-of-control growth.—
Michael Schill,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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The Fidelity Youth Account is the better pick if your goal is to give your teen genuine ownership and autonomy over their investing decisions, with you in a supervisory role rather than as a co-pilot.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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The danger is a cycle in which Beijing answers economic anxiety with industrial self-reliance and export pressure, while Washington answers worker anger with tariffs, investment screening, and market restriction.—
Newsweek Editors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2026
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After a decade of deepening rivalry, Beijing comes to this meeting with its own playbook, which includes a sweeping drive for economic self-reliance and a stronger toolkit to handle foreign sanctions on Chinese companies.—
Sylvie Zhuang,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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“Self-sufficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-sufficiency. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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