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Hyodol's character was designed to be dependent on its user, as many older Koreans have spent their lives enduring gruelling work to provide for their families, Kim said.

From Barron's Jun. 11, 2026

“One of the best gifts you can give your kids is not to be dependent on them in the future.”

From The Wall Street Journal May 23, 2026

“The global market will be dependent on trade barriers.”

From The Wall Street Journal May 19, 2026

Yes, we will be dependent on foreign expertise and investment.

From BBC Apr. 11, 2026

Brian believed that Mom and Dad needed to be forced to be self-sufficient or they’d be dependent on us forever, so he refused to take them in.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls




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