be dependent on

Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

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

From BBC • May 18, 2026

And it should not be dependent on the personnel of the court.

From Slate • Dec. 17, 2025

He launched Castle Rock Entertainment in 1987 so he wouldn’t be dependent on anyone’s approval.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

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