reliance

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But Authentic Brands Group, the New York-based company that purchased Sports Illustrated in 2019 for $110 million, says the title is now thriving after reducing its reliance on advertising and circulation revenue.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

He questioned Sauer’s reliance on “Roman law sources” and other obscure citations while pointing out that more relevant, authoritative sources cut against his argument.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

Ramping up reliance on imports will be seen as risky, which isn’t a good sign for LNG demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

In the U.S., the West Coast is more exposed due to its reliance on imported crude and limited connectivity to the rest of the country’s fuel system.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Sometimes a reliance on averages can have more serious consequences than misshapen cubes.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos