self-reliant
adjective
self-re·li·ant
ˌself-ri-ˈlī-ənt 
: having confidence in and exercising one's own powers or judgment
Examples of self-reliant in a Sentence
a surprisingly calm and self-reliant child
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Indeed, as geopolitical tensions have driven the West to gradually decouple from China in recent years, Beijing has adapted to the resulting economic slowdown by prioritizing domestic consumption and making the economy more self-reliant in key sectors.
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Linggong Kong, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2025
What Canadians need, though, is a leader who's tough and firm and stands by his convictions, a leader who will make Canada strong, self-reliant and stand on its own two feet, a leader who will put Canada first.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
This creates a nurturing environment that boosts not just the kids' learning outcomes but also inspires parents to continue their own educational journeys and become more self-reliant.
—Rachelle Rutherford, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Carney rejected the notion that Canada should bow to U.S. pressure, vowing instead to forge new trade corridors and build a self-reliant economy.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
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Linggong Kong, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2025
What Canadians need, though, is a leader who's tough and firm and stands by his convictions, a leader who will make Canada strong, self-reliant and stand on its own two feet, a leader who will put Canada first.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
This creates a nurturing environment that boosts not just the kids' learning outcomes but also inspires parents to continue their own educational journeys and become more self-reliant.
—Rachelle Rutherford, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Carney rejected the notion that Canada should bow to U.S. pressure, vowing instead to forge new trade corridors and build a self-reliant economy.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-reliant
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“Self-reliant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-reliant. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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