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dependence

noun as in reliance

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The energy secretary told an industry conference the UK's dependence on fossil fuels was its "Achilles' heel" and argued clean power was the only way to reduce bills.

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The euro is also being supported by investors wishing to reduce their dependence on the dollar, he says in a note.

The U.S. will likely accelerate its investment in the rare-earth supply chain and limit other dependence on China, while China continues to build self-reliance in key sectors.

The U.S. will likely accelerate its investment in the rare-earth supply chain and limit other dependence on China, while China continues to build self-reliance in key sectors.

It is also developing the Flamingo, a Ukrainian-made long-range weapon, which officials in Kyiv say will reduce its dependence on U.S. and European arms.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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