reliance

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But Authentic Brands Group, the New York-based company that purchased Sports Illustrated in 2019 for $110 million, says the title is now thriving after reducing its reliance on advertising and circulation revenue.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

This is part of Cal-Maine’s strategy to steadily move away from its reliance on volatile commodity egg pricing and build a more predictable and less cyclical business.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

He questioned Sauer’s reliance on “Roman law sources” and other obscure citations while pointing out that more relevant, authoritative sources cut against his argument.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

Ramping up reliance on imports will be seen as risky, which isn’t a good sign for LNG demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

What is often called the strategy of nuclear deterrence is remarkable for its reliance on the behavior of our nonhuman ancestors.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan