reliant
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While Taiwan has its own defence industry, it remains heavily reliant on the United States for weapons to deter a potential attack by China.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
It all depends on how reliant your sister is on Social Security and how long she expects to live.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
"They are often both dismissive of each other's work but also reliant on it," he said.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
They warn that it is most heavily reliant on free or low-cost deposits, which they worry is unsustainable and could reflect a dated business model.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 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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