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reliance

[ri-lahy-uhns] / rɪˈlaɪ əns /


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A reliance on bank staff who were "thrown in the deep end"

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

His "excessive reliance on the self-regulating aspects of markets seemed dangerously naive, and eventually blew up in his face and everybody's face," Blinder told AFP.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

For Pixar, the reliance on “Toy Story” reflects a shift away from originals that used to be its lifeblood.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

With its own capacity, the company can reduce its reliance on a third-party cloud provider.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026

On the strength of Darcy’s regard Bingley had the firmest reliance, and of his judgment the highest opinion.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen




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