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dependent

[dih-pen-duhnt] / dɪˈpɛn dənt /




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He said countries big and small remained in some way dependent on fossil fuels -- including Australia, a major coal and gas exporter, yet highly reliant on imports for petrol, diesel and other fuels.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The major stock indexes have been dependent on a small group of big tech companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

California also is more dependent on oil from outside the country than other states.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

That influence is yielded by access, which is dependent not only on location but also financial means.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

She would still have some money, so she wouldn’t be dependent.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt




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