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“Whether we do more or stay at the new level will be dependent on incoming data,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026

The actual payment will be dependent on oil and gas prices, as well as macroeconomic conditions and the strength of Equinor’s balance sheet.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026

That will be dependent on the approval of MPs in forthcoming legislation.

From BBC ● May 18, 2026

Cooper said there is a need for "partnership not paternalism", with the UK seeking to be "an investor not just a donor" to help other countries "attract finance, not be dependent on aid".

From BBC ● Mar. 19, 2026

“If I did that, I’d be dependent on you. I need to figure out where my life is going. I need something that is mine. Otherwise...”

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman




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