dependence
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Uttar Pradesh is especially vulnerable because of its vast exposed population, dependence on outdoor work and limited access to cooling for millions of households, according to think-tank Climate Trends.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
"We must move at the speed of the epidemic," added Kaseya, criticising Africa's dependence on outside financial support.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
The loan was a massive financial commitment from the Pentagon in its effort to fund companies that could help the U.S. reduce dependence on China’s critical mineral supply chains.
From Salon • May 31, 2026
Each agreement represents “another country putting their own resources on the line, assuming ownership of their health systems, and reducing long-term dependence on U.S. taxpayers.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
The water stood in my eyes to hear this avowal of his dependence; just as if a royal eagle, chained to a perch, should be forced to entreat a sparrow to become its purveyor.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
Vocabulary lists containing dependence
Psychological Conditions and Disorders
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Jimmy Carter, Speech from July 15, 1979
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