as in independence
the ability to care for one's self
some people don't achieve self-reliance until they're over 30 years old
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Recent Examples of self-reliance
These are all elements of a successful polity: respect for property rights, self-reliance, and a commitment to act as a good neighbor.
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Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
They haven’t been taught the importance of self-reliance and mental toughness.
—Maha Abouelenein, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images India has big ambitions to become a semiconductor powerhouse as the world’s fifth-largest economy pushes for self-reliance in manufacturing.
—Charmaine Jacob, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2024
The key to thriving in this business landscape is to embrace self-reliance—taking ownership of your career development, staying adaptable, and building a strong network that can support you through these changes.
—Maha Abouelenein, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
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Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
They haven’t been taught the importance of self-reliance and mental toughness.
—Maha Abouelenein, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images India has big ambitions to become a semiconductor powerhouse as the world’s fifth-largest economy pushes for self-reliance in manufacturing.
—Charmaine Jacob, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2024
The key to thriving in this business landscape is to embrace self-reliance—taking ownership of your career development, staying adaptable, and building a strong network that can support you through these changes.
—Maha Abouelenein, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-reliance
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That point drew closer still in late October, when the Umbrella for Democratic Change, Botswana’s principal opposition party alliance, defeated the abusive and corrupt incumbent Botswana Democratic Party, which had held power continuously since the country gained independence in 1966.Larry Diamond, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
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Powell's comments are likely to be seen as a bid to maintain the Fed's long-standing independence from outside political influence, though whether such immunity actually exists in practice has sometimes been debated.Rob Wile, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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But as Carlin points out in his book, band members never sacrificed their creative autonomy for profit, never conceded quality control to move units.Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Along the campaign trail, Harris has invited a coterie of celebrity guests to speak and perform at her rallies including Beyoncé and actress and singer Kelly Rowland, who took the stage during a Houston rally to advocate for female autonomy.Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
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The Venezuelans had instead been driven from their country in overwhelming numbers by the almost complete collapse of the economy, arriving conspicuously by the busload and without a network to put them on a path to self-sufficiency.Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 4 Nov. 2024
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This approach aligns with Xi’s goal of boosting confidence in the economy without diverting resources from the pursuit of Chinese self-sufficiency.Zongyuan Zoe Liu, Foreign Affairs, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Self-reliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-reliance. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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