self-sufficiency
noun
self-suf·fi·cien·cy
ˌself-sə-ˈfi-shən(t)-sē 
: the quality or state of being self-sufficient
Examples of self-sufficiency in a Sentence
self-sufficiency is a goal that all teenagers should work towards
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Building proprietary silicon takes years of engineering iteration before a company reaches anything close to self-sufficiency, and the clearest proof is the company furthest along.
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Jon Markman,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The surge in popularity is driven for a desire for self-sufficiency, supplemental income, and access to fresh food, according to the home garden magazine.
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Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
Ending free movement did not create a smooth transition to domestic labor self-sufficiency.
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Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
Beijing's energy self-sufficiency strategy stands out in this context.
—
Fernanda González,
Wired News,
10 June 2026
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Jon Markman,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The surge in popularity is driven for a desire for self-sufficiency, supplemental income, and access to fresh food, according to the home garden magazine.
—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
Ending free movement did not create a smooth transition to domestic labor self-sufficiency.
—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
Beijing's energy self-sufficiency strategy stands out in this context.
—
Fernanda González,
Wired News,
10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for self-sufficiency
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“Self-sufficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-sufficiency. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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