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overreliance

British  
/ ˌəʊvərɪˈlaɪəns /

noun

  1. the state or fact of being too reliant on someone or something

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Wright, who took over the top post in May, called out “quality degradation” and an overreliance on one-off promotions.

From MarketWatch Aug. 8, 2026

They called it Messidependencia, an overreliance on the GOAT—and this was a major problema.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 22, 2026

An overreliance on precious metals in the flaunting of one’s wealth can give the impression of protesting too much.

From Slate Jun. 11, 2026

A big reason for this, Shimooka argued, is Canada's historic overreliance on the US - its neighbour and the world's largest military power - for its defence.

From BBC May 9, 2026

Some City Council members began to question whether the zero property tax approach was sustainable, possibly creating an overreliance on sales taxes.

From Salon May 3, 2026

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