overreliance
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Argentina used to worry about its overreliance on Lionel Messi.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 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
He faults board leadership for inconsistent academic outcomes, overreliance on social promotion, bureaucracy that consumes resources and lack of transparency and accountability.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
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