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dependence

[dih-pen-duhns] / dɪˈpɛn dəns /


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Microsoft shares have fallen about 20% over the past six months as investors remain concerned about the company’s dependence on—and at times tense relations with—OpenAI.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

High oil prices strengthen the case for renewable energy and reduce dependence on volatile supply routes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

That combination not only underscores their leadership but also speaks to the market’s growing dependence on a narrow set of technology names.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 26, 2026

India's heavy import dependence, combined with modest oil reserves compared with major consumers like China, has prompted analysts to warn that India could be among the most vulnerable to a sudden oil price hike.

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

They did not foresee that by increasing their dependence on a single source of food, they were actually exposing themselves even more to the depredations of drought.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari




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