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self-reliance

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


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The Terafab is critical for Tesla’s self-reliance, addressing current chip supply bottlenecks and future demand.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

This growing embrace of entrepreneurship indicates a mental shift toward self-reliance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

The momentum appears to be continuing into 2026, with China’s advances in AI, push for technological self-reliance and resilience in global trade buoying investor confidence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

"Our ancestors even wore it into battle. It represents Indigenous technology and self-reliance."

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

In fact, his duties at home gave him a sense of responsibility and self-reliance that made him seem older than he was.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John




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