dependencies

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When he studied the brochures of eight CCRCs across the country, the infirmities and dependencies of old age seemed buried.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

But the conflict has rekindled a debate on the bloc's external dependencies and high energy costs, which European industry has long said hamper competitiveness vis-a-vis Asia and North America.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

Both Crown dependencies have set residency requirements for eligibility - 12 months for Jersey and five years for the Isle of Man.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

The trips highlight the dilemma facing many middle powers that are seeking to reduce their dependencies on rival great powers while not exposing their defenses or hurting their economies in the short term.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

At Monticello, several enslaved servants lived in underground rooms with stone walls and brick floors, near the dependencies beneath the first floor of the main house.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis