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dependence

noun as in reliance

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It did not model the impact of its blueprint on consumer bills "given the heavy dependence on policy choices".

From BBC

Policies encouraging settler colonialism ultimately led to more sedentary lifestyles and a dependence on fast, convenient and processed foods – such as hamburgers – regardless of the individual or environmental costs.

From Salon

The group says programmes in the centre are superficial and focused on "shame" - failing to tackle the root causes of drug dependence.

From BBC

Trump has argued that other countries are ripping off the U.S. and that higher tariffs would “launch an economic boom,” revive American manufacturing, and lessen the country’s dependence on China.

In response to the report, a government spokesperson said mass dependence on foodbanks was “unacceptable” and it was “changing the rules to put more money in working people’s pockets”.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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