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dependency

noun as in reliance

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And many worry that if the Arab countries steer the peace process, Sudan's destination will be to become an Arab dependency.

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Beijing has denied accusations of trapping cash-strapped governments in debt dependency.

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"It is high time for Europe to step up its game. To redouble its efforts to reduce our dependencies on China," Sejourne told EU lawmakers.

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Carney’s master plan for breaking U.S. dependency—extracting more natural resources and diversifying their export—will take years at best, and he may not be making the best start.

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It will also seek to secure critical minerals needed for its green transition and ease its dependency on China for rare earths, essential for tech and electronic goods.

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

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