dependence
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It will reduce Rivian’s dependence on the power grid during peak demand hours.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
A country's economic resilience will depend on a number of factors, the IMF said, including the damage to energy infrastructure, dependence on the Strait of Hormuz and availability of alternative export routes.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
The ChatGPT developer got its biggest backing from Amazon.com as it looks to lessen its dependence on Microsoft.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
Wilson acknowledged a greater risk to international markets, owing to their heavy dependence on imported energy.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 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
Vocabulary lists containing dependence
Psychological Conditions and Disorders
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Jimmy Carter, Speech from July 15, 1979
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