self-sufficiency
noun
self-suf·fi·cien·cy
ˌself-sə-ˈfi-shən(t)-sē 
: the quality or state of being self-sufficient
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self-sufficiency is a goal that all teenagers should work towards
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Another comprises back-to-the-land libertarians who see salvation in growing one’s own food, maintaining healthy soil, and embracing self-sufficiency.
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Benji Jones, Vox, 28 Jan. 2025
Ajinomoto’s bio-stimulants bolster the indigenous techniques used by farmers employed by the project, improving yields, enhancing food self-sufficiency, reducing chemical inputs in the drought-prone area and protecting nearby rivers used for irrigation.
—Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Under Wells’ guidance, Just in Time has developed a reliable and supportive community to help foster youth achieve self-sufficiency, emotional well-being, and financial stability, the news release stated.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
Those services include aging and adult services, veterans assistance, mental health assistance, public health offerings such as vaccines in addition to self-sufficiency programs such as CalFresh, Medi-Cal and CalWORKS.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
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Benji Jones, Vox, 28 Jan. 2025
Ajinomoto’s bio-stimulants bolster the indigenous techniques used by farmers employed by the project, improving yields, enhancing food self-sufficiency, reducing chemical inputs in the drought-prone area and protecting nearby rivers used for irrigation.
—Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Under Wells’ guidance, Just in Time has developed a reliable and supportive community to help foster youth achieve self-sufficiency, emotional well-being, and financial stability, the news release stated.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
Those services include aging and adult services, veterans assistance, mental health assistance, public health offerings such as vaccines in addition to self-sufficiency programs such as CalFresh, Medi-Cal and CalWORKS.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Self-sufficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-sufficiency. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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