self-sufficient
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Did growing up in DIY culture prepare you for the modern music industry, where you have to be self-sufficient with every aspect of your career?
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
Not the U.S., which is largely self-sufficient in energy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026
Attwood has recently separated from her husband of three years, footballer Bradley Dack, which she says made her feel "incredibly passionate" about being self-sufficient.
From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026
The industry source told AFP that the need to import raw materials, the high energy costs and limited infrastructure mean the country cannot be entirely self-sufficient in medicine production.
From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026
“LORE uses the term self-sufficient museum. They have several of these. This is an older version of a virtual assistant. She uses a projection processor, as opposed to an integrated processor.”
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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