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[dih-pend] / dɪˈpɛnd /




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The crew is expected to spend about two weeks in space, although the final mission duration will depend on launch schedules, rendezvous timing, and the success of docking operations.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

The implications for health insurance merit more attention, the bank says, given how many Americans depend on employer-sponsored health benefits.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Whether a jointly owned property with rights of survivorship is subject to recovery can depend on the language of the deed and other variables.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

“Great AI job search experiences still depend on trusted marketplaces with real employers, real-time listings, and deep matching data. ZipRecruiter delivers all three.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

We learned that wildlife, like deer and butterflies, depend on native plants for survival, and if we remove the bushes and small trees along our coastlines, then hurricanes could cause increased coastal erosion.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas




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