dependence
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By ramping up purchases from the Americas and Africa, South Korea slashed its dependence on Middle East crude from 69% to 56% in a single month.
From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026
"This government is choosing safe, affordable and sustainable energy, with less dependence on fossil fuel imports and more control over our own supply," De Wever posted on X.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
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
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
Cholly was kindness still, but began to resist her total dependence on him.
From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison
Vocabulary lists containing dependence
Psychological Conditions and Disorders
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Jimmy Carter, Speech from July 15, 1979
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