self-sufficient

Example Sentences

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He’s also “theologically” grateful to be reminded that he is “dependent,” that “I can’t delude myself in claiming that I’m self-sufficient.”

From The Wall Street Journal

They can indeed be mean, but they are wonderfully self-sufficient and fun to have around even if it takes about thirty of their small eggs to make a decent omelet.

From Literature

Even if the United States is self-sufficient in natural gas, these costs still take their cue from global markets.

From Barron's

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

Moving from reliance on U.S. defense to a more self-sufficient position requires significant increases in military spending, joint procurement, intelligence capabilities and logistics.

From MarketWatch