reliance
Example Sentences
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But despite North Korea's reliance on China and its position as a junior partner in the alliance, this week Kim appeared to get his way on at least one key issue.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Semiconductors are the next catalyst for imports, where heavy policy support is driving incremental gains but reliance on imported advanced chips remains, BofA says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Switzerland is less reliant on oil-and-gas than the neighboring eurozone, given its higher reliance on Alpine hydroelectricity and nuclear energy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
“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
Sometimes a reliance on averages can have more serious consequences than misshapen cubes.
From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos
Vocabulary lists containing reliance
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