self-reliant

Example Sentences

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His continuing push toward increasing China's production of renewable energy will allow the country to be more self-reliant.

From BBC

China’s energy-security strategy is one aspect of a broader campaign to become as self-reliant as possible to guard against intensifying global volatility.

From The Wall Street Journal

Chinese officials have encouraged businesses to align themselves with the national goal of becoming self-reliant in technology, particularly in areas like chips.

From The Wall Street Journal

Another potential positive: Increased demand for the country’s asset-heavy companies—shipbuilding, shipping, defense, and electric energy—in a push to boost national security and become more self-reliant.

From Barron's

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