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reliance
/ɹɪˈlaɪəns/
Reliance is an uncountable noun, meaning you typically do not use it in a plural form (you don't say "reliances"). It is most commonly used with the preposition "on". For example, you have a "reliance on" someone or something. While similar to "trust," reliance usually implies that you are actually depending on that person or thing for a specific result or for survival.
💬Casual Conversation
🎬Tuesday afternoon, Jessica is in a high-stakes meeting while Mark is hiding in the breakroom.
Jessica
My reliance on you for this report was a huge mistake. Where are you?
Mark
Chill, I'm just winging it. Be there in five.
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Jessica uses 'reliance' to express her regret over trusting Mark with a critical task. Mark counters her anxiety with the phrasal verb 'winging it', meaning to do something without preparation, highlighting their contrasting work ethics.