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reliance

[ri-lahy-uhns] / rɪˈlaɪ əns /


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Renewable energy sources can cut harmful emissions, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and improve efficiency.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

According to Chan, the department set a precedent by moving a complex live system to an in-house set up, reducing reliance on external suppliers.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Her move also is a test of Carney’s policy initiative to build trade corridors and resource projects aimed at reducing Canada’s reliance on trade with the U.S. to drive economic growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

USA Rare Earth aims to reduce U.S. reliance on China, which controls 85% of rare earth processing, with $1.8 billion cash on hand.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

You may attempt to defend your enervating use of the passive voice by pointing out that the only alternative is excessive reliance upon the first person personal pronoun or upon the pontifical We.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker




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