reliance

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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

This is part of Cal-Maine’s strategy to steadily move away from its reliance on volatile commodity egg pricing and build a more predictable and less cyclical business.

From Barron's • 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

Its reliance on Gulf crude and refined products is heavy and already, the team notes, pre-closure cargoes have dried up.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

The key to Linus’ success was his reliance on the simple laws of structural chemistry.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson