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reliance

[ri-lahy-uhns] / rɪˈlaɪ əns /


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“The goal is to minimize congestion, reduce reliance on private vehicles, and ensure the fan experience is positive and memorable – defined by the action on pitch, not delays on the roads.”

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

Microsoft has tried to break its x86 reliance, with little success.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Yet there is a stark contrast between China's world-leading renewables ambitions and its enduring reliance on coal.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

His speech to the Economic Club of New York tacitly acknowledged that his push to reduce Canada’s economic reliance on the U.S. is a project years in the making.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

This reliance on popular wisdom and authority has downsides.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith




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