reliance
noun
re·li·ance
ri-ˈlī-ən(t)s 
Synonyms
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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The nation remains blighted by endemic poverty and, because of a reliance on coal for heat and power, some of the planet’s most rancid air.
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TIME, 14 May 2024
The researchers said better coordination among healthcare providers for exams, lab work, imaging, etc., could ease that burden, and so could greater reliance on telemedicine.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2024
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TIME, 14 May 2024
The researchers said better coordination among healthcare providers for exams, lab work, imaging, etc., could ease that burden, and so could greater reliance on telemedicine.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for reliance
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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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