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reliance

[ri-lahy-uhns] / rɪˈlaɪ əns /


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Microsoft has tried to break its x86 reliance, with little success.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Yet there is a stark contrast between China's world-leading renewables ambitions and its enduring reliance on coal.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

He notes that rising AI investment may provide a lift to growth and stocks, though China’s reliance on imported advanced chips means part of the gains will flow overseas.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Meta on Wednesday launched paid subscription plans for its flagship apps, marking a major push by the tech giant to diversify beyond its longtime reliance on advertising revenue.

From Barron's • May 27, 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




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