overreliance
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Its analysis suggests current hallmarks include overreliance on phrases such as “rather than” and “essential for.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 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
Two things may be true: A.I. is putting unsustainable pressure on managers, and an overreliance on A.I. is causing previously standard skills to atrophy.
From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026
"While GenAI can improve worker efficiency, it can inhibit critical engagement with work and can potentially lead to long-term overreliance on the tool and diminished skill for independent problem-solving."
From BBC • Dec. 19, 2025
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