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
Companies like Google and Microsoft are setting the standard for energy self-sufficiency with renewable energy projects adjacent to their data centers.
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Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
California for decades produced enough gasoline to supply almost all of its own needs, but the era of self-sufficiency is coming quickly to an end.
—Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
The client is rarely trained on how to develop self-sufficiency once a consultant’s work ends, creating a never-ending cycle that inhibits real innovation from occurring.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 20 Oct. 2024
What to expect In a wide-ranging speech lasting about an hour, Prabowo said self-sufficiency for food was possible within five years, while also pledging to become self-sufficient in energy.
—Reuters, CNN, 20 Oct. 2024
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Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
California for decades produced enough gasoline to supply almost all of its own needs, but the era of self-sufficiency is coming quickly to an end.
—Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
The client is rarely trained on how to develop self-sufficiency once a consultant’s work ends, creating a never-ending cycle that inhibits real innovation from occurring.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 20 Oct. 2024
What to expect In a wide-ranging speech lasting about an hour, Prabowo said self-sufficiency for food was possible within five years, while also pledging to become self-sufficient in energy.
—Reuters, CNN, 20 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-sufficiency
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Both parents and kids will enjoy the relatable themes as a tween with a disability fights for her independence and her parents fight for her rights.Jaclyn Greenberg, Parents, 21 Nov. 2024
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The Creative Minds of Tomorrow program, initiated during India’s 75th year of independence, is being expanded to support 100 young talents.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
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The implant aims to restore autonomy by allowing users to control digital devices through thought alone.Marie Boran, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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Frame the Conversation Around Safety Emphasize how planning protects their autonomy and can help prevent injury like a fall or sudden health issue like stroke.Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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However, the move risks deepening North Korea's diplomatic and economic isolation, signaling a decisive shift toward militarized self-reliance over potential reconciliation with Seoul or engagement with the broader international community.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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And cowboys, working the grueling cattle drives, came to embody values linked to the frontier: self-reliance, strength and independence.Hannah Cutting-Jones, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Self-sufficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-sufficiency. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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