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self-sufficient

[self-suh-fish-uhnt, self-] / ˈsɛlf səˈfɪʃ ənt, ˌsɛlf- /


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EU efforts to cut reliance on external tech aren’t new: Brussels introduced the Chips Act, in force since 2023, in a bid to become more self-sufficient in the production of semiconductors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

And at the same time, the Bezos’ hefty contribution to the Met’s Costume Institute goes a long way in making the organization self-sufficient.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

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

"We voted... thinking that a good, self-sufficient era would dawn for our country," Jayalath told AFP.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

They wanted to bring up their sons to be self-sufficient.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman




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