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reliance

[ri-lahy-uhns] / rɪˈlaɪ əns /


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The government insists that focusing on renewables will ultimately deliver greater energy security by reducing reliance on imported gas, lowering emissions and - crucially - cutting bills.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Others go even further in reviving a reliance on word-of-mouth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

But with obesity rates continuing to climb, researchers are beginning to question whether this reliance on staple carbohydrates still makes sense in modern diets.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

Rigetti has drawn criticism on Wall Street over its reliance on federal funding to support ongoing research-and-development efforts, with some analysts arguing that Rigetti’s dependence on government contracts limits its near-term growth potential.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

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

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson




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