1.   A cartridge format also gives Nintendo greater control over content quality, lessens its reliance on independent game developers, and helps distinguish its products from competitors.

2.   But instead of trying to lessen its reliance on tourism, Mexico is moving the other way.

3.   Calsonic is a major maker of air-conditioning systems and has made strides independently toward lessening its reliance on Nissan.

4.   By promoting the use of locally grown produce, consumers lessen their reliance on produce shipped long distances.

5.   Developing nations, trying to lessen their reliance on manufactured imports, tried to bolster domestic industries for the home market.

6.   Furthermore, a U.S. withdrawal would lessen the reliance of Serbian President Slobodan Milosevic on the American ties he has built up since the ceasefire, according to Castellan.

7.   It has invested millions of dollars to grow its ability to manufacture the drug and lessen its reliance on outside manufacturers.

8.   Many of the largest banks are building capital markets businesses to lessen their reliance on lending income, which is more vulnerable to economic swings.

9.   Sen. Mark Dayton, D-Minn., said in addition to reducing pollution, the increased use of ethanol would lessen the reliance on foreign oil.

10.   The contract represents a departure for the defense-oriented company and lessens its reliance on Pentagon business.