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Asia, which is heavily reliant on the Middle East for energy, has borne the initial brunt of those higher prices.
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Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Taiwan and South Korea sit at the heart of a manufacturing ecosystem reliant on specialized chemicals, light-sensitive films known as photoresists and gases that could be affected during geopolitical tensions or disruptions to global shipping routes.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Canela’s approach differs from many others by virtue of being heavily reliant on artificial intelligence.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 May 2026
The number of data centers — facilities used to house computer systems and optimize internet efficiency — are surging in the United States as new tech gains momentum and companies become increasingly reliant on artificial intelligence.
—Sofi Zeman
may 11, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
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Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Taiwan and South Korea sit at the heart of a manufacturing ecosystem reliant on specialized chemicals, light-sensitive films known as photoresists and gases that could be affected during geopolitical tensions or disruptions to global shipping routes.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Canela’s approach differs from many others by virtue of being heavily reliant on artificial intelligence.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 May 2026
The number of data centers — facilities used to house computer systems and optimize internet efficiency — are surging in the United States as new tech gains momentum and companies become increasingly reliant on artificial intelligence.
—Sofi Zeman
may 11, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
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“Reliant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reliant. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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reliant
adjective
re·li·ant
ri-ˈlī-ənt 
: having reliance on something or someone : trusting
reliant on the family for news
reliantly
adverb
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