be dependent

Example Sentences

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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

In PCs, it will be dependent on other companies putting pieces together.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 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