depend
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"But we can absolutely put into the supply chain a very meaningful amount of heavy rare earth elements that will produce the magnets that we domestically depend upon," he added.
From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026
"This effect was also observed in germ-free mice, suggesting that butyrate can establish a lasting intestinal environment that does not depend on continuous microbial stimulation."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 21, 2026
It means Brits will increasingly depend on private markets—at home and in the bigger American market—for their retirement income.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
As with all things Harry and Meghan, how the public view this will depend on the often entrenched views people have of the Sussexes.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
By giving prestige to the Swiss, he discredited his own troops, for he did away entirely with his foot-soldiers and obliged his cavalry to depend upon the abilities of others.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
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That depends on many variables — how much you’re willing to spend, how eager/desperate you are to see a particular sport, how you feel about dealing with the resale market.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
Experts say it depends on your income level.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
"It's not just about what's in your genome as an individual," Gribble said, because "your health potentially depends on the health and environment of your mom and grandmother and great-grandmother."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 19, 2026
Syth said those early moves put Delta further along in its "commercial journey", and the pace at which an airline introduces new offerings often depends on how developed its strategy already is.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
“If I can come again, we are still to have our ball. My father depends on it. Do not forget your engagement.”
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
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In the 19th and early 20th centuries, the islands depended first on sugar plantations and then the pineapple industry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
Additional targets were hit in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates—also part of the supply chain that the Navy had depended on for decades.
From Slate ● Aug. 19, 2026
The bird may also have depended more heavily on smell than modern pigeons and doves.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 9, 2026
Mum-of-two Faye said the price of uniform depended on the school and what their rules were around branded items, but some school uniforms could set a family back about £60 per child.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
Toads only raced to music, specifically classical music, and winning depended not just on speed but on how much they could keep pace with the rhythm of a song.
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
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Students at Brinell School had only just returned to the classroom following the summer break, with the new term beginning either on Monday or Wednesday this week, depending on the academic year.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
Their size, spacing and overall form can vary depending on the animal's surroundings and feeding method.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 21, 2026
Second, many of these off-grid power systems use a mishmash of different power equipment, depending on what was available to buy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
Percentages range from 4% to 10% depending on the state.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
I asked, knowing that depending upon how he interpreted my question we might have a little fun.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
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