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reliant

[ri-lahy-uhnt] / rɪˈlaɪ ənt /


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The rollout has been largely welcomed, but some health bodies urged the NHS to prioritise patient safety, confidentiality and inclusion as it grows more reliant on AI.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026

The Mittelstand—a broad tier of midsize manufacturers, mainly specialized in capital and intermediate goods and reliant on exports—once thrived by making machines for factories everywhere.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 4, 2026

While this purgatory may not rattle the market like last year’s tariff battles, it will be an irritant for sectors reliant on the relationship such as autos, metals and agriculture.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

Fisker’s bankruptcy left its customers with pricy cars reliant on software updates that were no longer available.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026

I would step into 1919 a new person—not Hattie Here-and-There, reliant on relatives to give her a roof and board, but Hattie Inez Brooks.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson




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