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Besides, for a story so reliant on crazy plot swings, Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed demonstrates an impressive knack for world- and character-building.
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Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2026
Each also talked about diversifying the city’s economy so the tax base is less reliant on Chevron.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
Russia, which faces hefty international sanctions, has lost vital markets for its oil and gas exports, most notably in Europe, and has become increasingly reliant on India and China as buyers of its energy exports.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Connected Energy is reliant on relationships with large global companies in automotive and energy that are often slow to make decisions and naturally risk-averse.
—Sally Percy, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
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Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2026
Each also talked about diversifying the city’s economy so the tax base is less reliant on Chevron.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
Russia, which faces hefty international sanctions, has lost vital markets for its oil and gas exports, most notably in Europe, and has become increasingly reliant on India and China as buyers of its energy exports.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Connected Energy is reliant on relationships with large global companies in automotive and energy that are often slow to make decisions and naturally risk-averse.
—Sally Percy, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
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“Reliant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reliant. Accessed 22 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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