dependence
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Some hyperscalers are exploring on-site generation, including small modular nuclear reactors and natural-gas peakers, to reduce grid dependence.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 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
“The helium shock highlights a deeper vulnerability in the AI build‑out: extreme dependence on a small number of geopolitically exposed nodes,” said Ralf Gubler, research director at S&P Global Energy specializing in industrial gases.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
I suppose it is his dependence upon me that has made me bold at last.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
Vocabulary lists containing dependence
Psychological Conditions and Disorders
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Jimmy Carter, Speech from July 15, 1979
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