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reliance

[ri-lahy-uhns] / rɪˈlaɪ əns /


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“A party plaintiff’s misguided belief or guileless action in relying on a statement on which no reasonable person would rely is not justifiable reliance,” according to Vondran Legal, which has offices in California and Arizona.

From MarketWatch

Japan inked an agreement in late 2025 to accelerate the production of rare earths with the US, which is racing to diversify its supply of critical minerals to cut its reliance on China.

From BBC

But its reliance on private credit financing could be a looming issue.

From MarketWatch

In response to an AFP question about Turkey's dependence on coal, Bayraktar said Turkey aims at cheaper energy and reducing reliance on energy imports.

From Barron's

China’s exports reliance is an issue for others too, creating external imbalances with what the IMF called “adverse spillovers” for trading partners.

From The Wall Street Journal