overreliance
noun
over·re·li·ance
ˌō-vər-ri-ˈlī-ən(t)s 
: the act or state of relying on something or someone too much : excessive reliance
One of my top priorities next year is to have an energy policy that begins to address all facets of our overreliance on fossil fuels.—
Barack Obama
Barack ObamaI shy away from prescribing sleeping pills … to avoid overreliance on them.—Andrew Weil
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Without boundaries and constraints, complacency can creep in, leading to an overreliance on intuitive but often less innovative ideas.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Conducting a thorough audit to identify gaps, such as siloed data systems or overreliance on bespoke tools, will set the stage for a successful transformation.
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—Akshay Prabhu, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
But experts are concerned that an overreliance on pouches, despite their convenience, can affect a child’s nutrition, food preferences, dental hygiene and speech development.
—Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Looking ahead, Screwvala sees opportunities for Indian content to reach global audiences but cautions against overreliance on streaming platforms as the sole path to international success.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
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Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Conducting a thorough audit to identify gaps, such as siloed data systems or overreliance on bespoke tools, will set the stage for a successful transformation.
2.
—Akshay Prabhu, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
But experts are concerned that an overreliance on pouches, despite their convenience, can affect a child’s nutrition, food preferences, dental hygiene and speech development.
—Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Looking ahead, Screwvala sees opportunities for Indian content to reach global audiences but cautions against overreliance on streaming platforms as the sole path to international success.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Overreliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overreliance. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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