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dependence

[dih-pen-duhns] / dɪˈpɛn dəns /


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New Delhi has sought over the past decade to reduce its dependence on Russia, its traditional main supplier of military equipment, turning to other countries while also pushing for more domestic production.

From Barron's

Just beyond the Chitwan National Park, home of some of the last Bengal tigers, the southern town of Madi embodies Nepal's deep dependence on the export of its people.

From Barron's

The U.S. stock market’s dependence on a handful of Big Tech stocks is being tested in 2026.

From MarketWatch

“State-level mandates limit how much utilities can revert to long-term fossil dependence, even if federal authority is reduced.”

From Barron's

The company is already exposed to volatility due to its dependence on market moves.

From The Wall Street Journal