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self-reliance

[self-ri-lahy-uhns, self-] / ˈsɛlf rɪˈlaɪ əns, ˌsɛlf- /


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Outside of America, countries are rushing to demonstrate self-reliance within the space industry.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026

As an American, I naturally vibe to the idea of a no frills, indestructible work truck/life-mate, a mighty lever of self-reliance.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026

These stocks benefit from the country’s push for self-reliance.

From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026

South Africa's health ministry responded by saying that though it had not been informed of this decision, it had "long been working on a self-reliance plan".

From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026

During my thirty-four-year tenure as a climber, I’d found that the most rewarding aspects of mountaineering derive from the sport’s emphasis on self-reliance, on making critical decisions and dealing with the consequences, on personal responsibility.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer


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