Example Sentences

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Known as the Power of Siberia 2, the long-discussed project raises the risk that Beijing becomes overreliant on Russia for energy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

But as the heap grows taller and each character’s perspective bleeds into the others, “Weapons” becomes rickety, overreliant on conventions like unnecessary, predictable jump scares and plodding dream sequences to hold it up.

From Salon • Aug. 8, 2025

They say Ms. James was overreliant on a Mr. Cohen and that he is not credible.

From Washington Times • Nov. 14, 2023

But I do think that we were all a little bit overreliant on the courts as our backstop.

From Slate • Jun. 23, 2023

I take fewer rash 188 and reckless chances now on land and water, and I am not so overreliant upon my own resources.

From Billy Topsail & Company A Story for Boys by Duncan, Norman