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Instead of building a strong AI platform early, Apple focused on privacy and hardware, leaving it reliant on partnerships—like integrating ChatGPT into Siri.
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Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
The offensive has destroyed vast areas of Gaza and displaced 90% of the population of some 2 million Palestinians, leaving them almost entirely reliant on international aid.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2025
Inter Miami, however, is absolutely reliant on its superstar.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 14 June 2025
Meanwhile, the states that are less reliant on the federal government are looking smart.
—Scott Cohn, CNBC, 11 June 2025
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Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
The offensive has destroyed vast areas of Gaza and displaced 90% of the population of some 2 million Palestinians, leaving them almost entirely reliant on international aid.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2025
Inter Miami, however, is absolutely reliant on its superstar.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 14 June 2025
Meanwhile, the states that are less reliant on the federal government are looking smart.
—Scott Cohn, CNBC, 11 June 2025
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“Reliant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reliant. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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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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