reliant

adjective

Definition of reliantnext
as in dependent

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Recent Examples of reliant The museum isn’t reliant on federal funding, but federal grants, especially when partnered with private contributions, can prove valuable. — Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025 The New Zealander wants to make grand prix sailing commercially viable, to drag it from being almost purely reliant on the patronage of wealthy individuals to being able to wash its own face. — Andrew Rice, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025 Without the produce funded by the USDA grant, the pantry is more reliant on getting these perishable products from grocery stores. — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025 Colleges and universities are more reliant on money from Washington through research grants, along with federal financial aid that helps students pay their tuition. — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reliant

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