dependence

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But all are wary of swapping out one form of dependence for another—possibly worse—version.

From The Wall Street Journal

"They would further entrench our dependence on international card schemes and increase our exposure to non-European big tech payment solutions," he said.

From Barron's

Pandora said it aims to expand the range of precious metals used in its jewelry portfolio as part of the strategy of its newly installed Chief Executive Berta de Pablos-Barbier to reduce dependence on silver.

From The Wall Street Journal

The White House aims to break U.S. dependence on strategic commodities produced in China, such as the rare-earth minerals needed for electronics and military equipment.

From The Wall Street Journal

Further, from a strategic point of view, such a switch would boost China’s dependence on Russia, and vice versa.

From The Wall Street Journal