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reliance

[ri-lahy-uhns] / rɪˈlaɪ əns /


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Now, researchers have found evidence that this ancient reliance on potatoes may also have shaped human evolution.

From Science Daily Aug. 10, 2026

Some folks want to delay claiming Social Security until they are 67 or even 70 in order maximize their monthly benefits and reduce reliance on investment withdrawals later in life.

From MarketWatch Aug. 10, 2026

He said he's realised that heavy reliance on AI tools in large tech companies "creates a bad culture with excess pressure on engineers".

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

Between 2013 and 2021, they grew steadily from $7 million to a peak of $18 million, with an increasing reliance on government contracts.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

This reliance on popular wisdom and authority has downsides.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith




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