self-reliant
Example Sentences
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Kim, for his part, has urged North Koreans to focus on building a self-reliant economy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
“It’s all very self-reliant farmers and ranchers out here. We don’t want any property tax.”
From Salon • May 3, 2026
The charity further states that it hopes, by providing children in the foster care system with a stable, comfortable environment, it will enable them to grow into “responsible, self-reliant adults.”
From MarketWatch • Feb. 19, 2026
These feats help lay the groundwork for its transition into a more self-reliant economy and efforts to rebuild consumer confidence.
From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026
None of the other victors will be showing up with a babysitter, and being the youngest, it’s even more important we look self-reliant.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
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