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

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

To wit: The continued reliance on oil leaves American consumers vulnerable to spikes in the price of gasoline—as might be expected when, for example, the Strait of Hormuz becomes a war zone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

Even though Egypt has no involvement in the war, its reliance on imported fuel has made it vulnerable to supply shocks.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

The main obstacle for the diffusion process being developed by Urey was its reliance on uranium hexafluoride gas, the detestable “hex,” which lived up to its nickname by severely corroding every permeable barrier Urey tried.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik