depend
Example Sentences
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They depend on the societal institutions and policies we build to share the gains and redress the costs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
The findings suggest that glucosamine's effects may depend heavily on the biological environment in which it is acting.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
England's fate will depend on their success in the play-offs.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
They warn it could sink prosperity in Switzerland, where large swathes of the economy -- from medical research to construction to healthcare -- depend heavily on foreign labour, primarily from the surrounding EU.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
“You may depend upon my not mentioning it.”
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
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"Julius Caesar" by William Shakespeare, Act III
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