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The Gulf’s investment in fertilizer paid off, as by 2026, much of the developing world was reliant on Gulf fertilizers.
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Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2026
The continent is reliant on energy imports, and is still reeling from an energy shock caused by the Russia-Ukraine war and sanctions on Russian exports.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
In Africa, aid agencies are raising alarms about rising costs that threaten food security in vulnerable nations heavily reliant on imports for food and fuel.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
Travelers have become too reliant on hotels and other companies to track their reservations.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
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Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2026
The continent is reliant on energy imports, and is still reeling from an energy shock caused by the Russia-Ukraine war and sanctions on Russian exports.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
In Africa, aid agencies are raising alarms about rising costs that threaten food security in vulnerable nations heavily reliant on imports for food and fuel.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
Travelers have become too reliant on hotels and other companies to track their reservations.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Reliant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reliant. Accessed 29 Mar. 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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