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reliant

[ri-lahy-uhnt] / rɪˈlaɪ ənt /


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In other words, you can be forever reliant on the universe’s mercy or merciless in bending it to fulfill your ambition.

From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026

He plans to speak with partners in Milwaukee as Canadian officials try to diversify an economy they view as too reliant on an increasingly protectionist United States.

From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026

California is heavily reliant on the federal government to reach its conservation goals.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026

The UK government classifies them as critical national infrastructure and, according to recent Senedd research, "most jobs in the UK" are now reliant on them.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

They are tied to networks, reliant on phones, eager to communicate their messages and science, use technology to develop and further it.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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