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overreliance

British

/ ˌəʊvərɪˈlaɪəns /

noun

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

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While Bessent's comments did not mention China specifically, the world's second biggest economy has faced criticism that its policies lead to an overreliance on exports for growth.

From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026

The WSJ’s Jon Emont reports that the Group of 20 issued a statement this week implicitly criticizing Beijing for its overreliance on exports for growth.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026

Former senior advisor at the state department Aya Ibrahim said the US's overreliance on them "incentivises countries to find ways around that system".

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026

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

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

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