self-sufficient

But is there an easier way to be self-sufficient?

But privatisation of the coal industry meant it had to become self-sufficient, and has been entirely reliant on income from its own investments since 2013.

Whenever a coach is hired at multiple millions per year, we are told that the athletic department is self-sufficient and in fact provides income for the rest of the school.

Macron, meanwhile, has long advocated what he calls "strategic autonomy" - essentially Europe learning to be more self-sufficient, in order to survive.

Competitors who take part in the race have to be self-sufficient and carry everything with them along the trail.