over-reliance

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English

Etymology

From over- +‎ reliance.

Noun

over-reliance (uncountable)

  1. Alternative form of overreliance.
    • 2021 February 10, Richard Clinnick, “Network News: Byford sets out financial support hope for TfL”, in RAIL, number 924, page 22:
      Byford said that the COVID-19 pandemic had "exposed a reckless, ultimately over-reliance on the farebox".

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