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reliant

[ri-lahy-uhnt] / rɪˈlaɪ ənt /


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"All our aspirations on digital growth are reliant on the assumption of readily available energy, but that is not growing in line with the exponential growth of AI."

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

The battlefield efficacy in Ukraine of drones powered by software and AI has more recently helped trigger a spending spree by a U.S. military still largely reliant on the weapons of yesterday’s wars.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

They are also more reliant on their mobile devices to navigate airports, order food and drinks onboard, and book taxis after landing.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 18, 2026

A years-long crisis in the property sector and a persistent slump in domestic spending have left leaders reliant on exports to meet growth targets.

From Barron's Jul. 15, 2026

But we do know that the mixed aircrews quickly became reliant on each other and worked together loyally.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein




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