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dependent

[dih-pen-duhnt] / dɪˈpɛn dənt /




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He said the impact on the environment going forward was dependent on how spring and summer progressed.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

For one, the global economy is less oil dependent now, with many countries having developed alternative energy sources.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Matching five numbers without the Powerball number is enough to result in a seven-figure prize, with the exact payout dependent on ticket add-ons.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Podcasters are less constrained by party discipline, less dependent on access and more responsive to audience sentiment in real time.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

But to ensure it has a future in the wild, the thirty-three small, scattered panda populations must become self-sustaining—not dependent on humans and ongoing conservation efforts.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh




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