reliance
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They work best as "a first- and last-mile solution" in urban areas, to reduce reliance on cars for short trips.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
"Wooden boats have served their time, but they cannot be the future of water transport in Nigeria. The tragic mishaps we continue to witness are a direct consequence of the continued reliance on unsafe vessels."
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
And Chinese batteries dominate the U.S. energy-storage market too, generating concern in Washington about how to avoid reliance on its rival.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
Meanwhile, some organizations that rely heavily on diesel are looking to wean themselves off reliance on the fuel to prevent future price fluctuations from having a major impact.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 18, 2026
This reliance on popular wisdom and authority has downsides.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
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