self-reliant
adjective
self-re·li·ant
ˌself-ri-ˈlī-ənt 
: having confidence in and exercising one's own powers or judgment
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a surprisingly calm and self-reliant child
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Although people in their 60s and 70s may well lead economically active and financially self-reliant lives in the foreseeable future, the same is not true for those in their 80s or older.
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Nicholas Eberstadt, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2024
By harnessing regional savings, Southeast Asia can create more self-reliant and resilient funding environment for its future unicorns.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune Asia, 9 Oct. 2024
The organization is dedicated to establishing sustainable, self-reliant projects that uplift the lives of local communities, champion the preservation of great apes, rehabilitate natural environments, and address human-wildlife conflicts.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2024
This isn’t sustainable if Europe hopes to become more self-reliant in defense, especially as tensions with Russia continue to escalate.
—Frank Holmes, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
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Nicholas Eberstadt, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2024
By harnessing regional savings, Southeast Asia can create more self-reliant and resilient funding environment for its future unicorns.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune Asia, 9 Oct. 2024
The organization is dedicated to establishing sustainable, self-reliant projects that uplift the lives of local communities, champion the preservation of great apes, rehabilitate natural environments, and address human-wildlife conflicts.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2024
This isn’t sustainable if Europe hopes to become more self-reliant in defense, especially as tensions with Russia continue to escalate.
—Frank Holmes, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
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“Self-reliant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-reliant. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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