overdependence

British

/ ˌəʊvədɪˈpɛndəns /

noun

the state or fact of being too dependent, esp for help or support

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Many governments across Latin America are trying to maintain a balancing act, avoiding overdependence on any single partner.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Companies worried about overdependence on American shale oil and gas resources are looking at deep water exploration opportunities.

From Barron's • Dec. 19, 2025

He worries about overdependence on automated and electronic systems.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 26, 2024

The catastrophic shortage is a result not just of a surge in cases, but also of an overdependence on a single vaccine manufacturer, EuBiologics in Seoul, South Korea, whose production capacity is limited.

From Science Magazine • Feb. 27, 2024

The country has embarked upon an industrial policy designed to diversify the economy away from overdependence on the oil sector, by developing light industry.

From The 2005 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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