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interdependence

[in-ter-di-pen-duhns] / ˌɪn tər dɪˈpɛn dəns /


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For Beijing, its economy comes first - and it is this economic interdependence with countries across the region which gives it leverage and helps it project some influence.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Greater defence spending, the prime minister argued, would mean less reliance on the United States: "We should deliver generational investments that move us from over-dependence to interdependence."

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

Instead, Mr. Stubb argues—and laments—that we now live in a world of weaponized interdependence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

This new order would increase economic activity and prosperity, forge partnerships that enhance economic interdependence and shared growth, and encourage freedom of thought, movement, work, and expression.

From Barron's • Oct. 16, 2025

Fours, Fives, and Sixes all wore jackets that fastened down the back so that they would have to help each other dress and would learn interdependence.

From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry