self-sufficient

Example Sentences

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“A world that becomes self-sufficient in defence and energy could also be a world that holds less dollar reserves.”

From MarketWatch

Not the U.S., which is largely self-sufficient in energy.

From The Wall Street Journal

He’s also “theologically” grateful to be reminded that he is “dependent,” that “I can’t delude myself in claiming that I’m self-sufficient.”

From The Wall Street Journal

They can indeed be mean, but they are wonderfully self-sufficient and fun to have around even if it takes about thirty of their small eggs to make a decent omelet.

From Literature

Even if the United States is self-sufficient in natural gas, these costs still take their cue from global markets.

From Barron's