self-sufficient
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For a country that will never be self-sufficient in oil, the ability to turn coal into chemicals is “a vital geopolitical shock absorber,” according to Chemical Market Analytics.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
Did growing up in DIY culture prepare you for the modern music industry, where you have to be self-sufficient with every aspect of your career?
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
"It assumes," says Diss, "that parents will bridge the monetary gap. It fails to factor in an effective way of exiting unemployment and entering the world of work as a self-sufficient adult."
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
Having this bridge probably accelerates the rate at which they can become self-sufficient.
From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026
I have realized that part of being Dauntless is being willing to make things more difficult for yourself in order to be self-sufficient.
From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth
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My Side of the Mountain
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The Age of Jackson and Westward Expansion, Lessons 6–7
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