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Example Sentences
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Bob’s business is less dependent on housing turnover than many of its peers, Barton said, noting that furniture purchases are often tied to life events such as marriages and first apartments.
The Caribbean island has long been dependent on supplies of Venezuelan oil, which ceased last month after Maduro’s capture.
"These areas are heavily dependent on agriculture - olive groves, tobacco, and other crops - and this incident complicates people's ability to return to their homes, maintain their livelihoods, and rebuild after extensive destruction," Kaiss said.
From BBC
Disability insurance still matters if you’re working, life insurance may need adjusting based on your dependents and estate goals, it adds, and an umbrella policy can help shield your assets from major claims.
From MarketWatch
Proponents argue that warehouses bring jobs to a region that has become dependent on the industry.
From Los Angeles Times
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