reliance
noun
re·li·ance
ri-ˈlī-ən(t)s 
Examples of reliance in a Sentence
he's been the family's foremost reliance in times of trouble many times
a baby's reliance on her parents
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For example, the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA) allows developers greater flexibility in how games are distributed and monetized by reducing reliance on app stores.
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Berkley Egenes, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The researchers note that one of the study’s limitations is its reliance on self-report, which may have introduced social desirability bias.
—New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2025
Diversifying supply chain partners can help stabilize costs and reduce reliance on any single market, protecting against price fluctuations and disruptions.
—Reza Esmaeili, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
This erosion of ties began with America's shale revolution, which significantly reduced U.S. reliance on Gulf oil and diminished its incentive to guarantee regional stability.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
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Berkley Egenes, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The researchers note that one of the study’s limitations is its reliance on self-report, which may have introduced social desirability bias.
—New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2025
Diversifying supply chain partners can help stabilize costs and reduce reliance on any single market, protecting against price fluctuations and disruptions.
—Reza Esmaeili, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
This erosion of ties began with America's shale revolution, which significantly reduced U.S. reliance on Gulf oil and diminished its incentive to guarantee regional stability.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for reliance
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“Reliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reliance. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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reliance
noun
re·li·ance
ri-ˈlī-ən(t)s
1
: the act of relying
2
: the condition or attitude of one who relies : dependence
3
: something or someone relied on
Legal Definition
reliance
noun
re·li·ance
ri-ˈlī-əns
1
: the act of relying
reliance on a promise
2
: reliance interest at interest 1
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