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
Rigetti has drawn criticism on Wall Street over its reliance on federal funding to support ongoing research-and-development efforts, with some analysts arguing that Rigetti’s dependence on government contracts limits its near-term growth potential.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
This growing dependence is now seen as a major weakness in the UK food system.
From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026
Wilson acknowledged a greater risk to international markets, owing to their heavy dependence on imported energy.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026
In Montaigne’s case this resulted in a peculiar emphasis on the subjectivity of what we know, its dependence on our personal experience.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
Vocabulary lists containing dependence
Psychological Conditions and Disorders
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Psychology
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Jimmy Carter, Speech from July 15, 1979
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