self-sufficiency
Example Sentences
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The government of President Gustavo Petro, Colombia's first leftist leader, has set its sights on weaning the Andean country from its dependence on fossil fuels while ensuring energy self sufficiency.
From Reuters • Sep. 11, 2023
“Tribes viewed this as the biggest threat to their self sufficiency in a generation,” Mejia said.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 9, 2022
He liked being in nature, repairing broken equipment and having a sense of self sufficiency.
From New York Times • Sep. 10, 2022
Achieving self sufficiency would also lessen the burden on communities in Costa Rica receiving the refugees, she said.
From Washington Times • Mar. 2, 2020
Almost any exhibition of complete self sufficiency draws a stunned tribute from me.
From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald
