self-sufficiency
Example Sentences
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The Whole Earth Catalog, founded by writer and editor Stewart Brand, promoted ecological knowledge and self-sufficiency, but was still a compendium of things to buy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
Africa's richest man was set to break ground on a new $16-billion mega-refinery in Kenya on Wednesday that he says will mark a vital step towards the continent's self-sufficiency in fuel.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
Like many other Chinese tech companies, Huawei has spent big on AI research and development, as China seeks to build self-sufficiency across a swath of industries amid heightened tensions with the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
Its scripture-heavy programs stress sobriety and transition to self-sufficiency.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
Mom liked to encourage self-sufficiency in all living creatures.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
