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self-reliance

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


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Each bride receives a dowry of 100,000 naira, while a further 100,000 naira is provided as start-up capital to encourage small-scale entrepreneurship and help the couple achieve financial self-reliance after marriage.

From BBC Aug. 9, 2026

Beijing’s bid for self-reliance remains a domestic growth driver.

From Barron's Jun. 23, 2026

But we have always wanted to lead them to financial self-sufficiency and self-reliance, for them to work for a living, and for them to learn frugal habits.

From MarketWatch Jun. 19, 2026

When the family moved from Ohio after his freshman year, Klugo’s self-reliance helped elevate the tennis team.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 11, 2026

Dear Diary, Today I finally grasped the true meaning of self-reliance.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers




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