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self-reliant

[self-ri-lahy-uhnt, self-] / ˈsɛlf rɪˈlaɪ ənt, ˌsɛlf- /


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Others share the view that Europe must become more self reliant militarily - but some are concerned that not all of Europe is on board with this.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2025

“I hope that in my lifetime Lebanon becomes free and self reliant, because dignity is the most precious thing.”

From New York Times • Oct. 30, 2021

However, Ghani announced Wednesday, Afghanistan will become self reliant within a decade.

From US News • Mar. 25, 2015

This is why every man and woman needs to learn to take care of themselves and I will teach my daughter to be self reliant.

From New York Times • Nov. 10, 2014

They understood woodcraft and hunting; they were hardy, self reliant, courageous.

From French and English A Story of the Struggle in America by Everett-Green, Evelyn




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