- present participle of depend.
depending
Example Sentences
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“When you’re a kindergartner, especially depending on where you went to preschool, or because kindergarten is not mandatory in California, you can come to first grade and never have had any formal math,” Melvoin said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026
It’s a reminder that depending on imported livestock can bring substantial health risks.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026
The flat fee will be in force until July 1, 2028 after which the usual customs duties will apply, depending on the type of good.
From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026
Two participants with bipolar disorder who received creatine developed hypomania or mania, suggesting that creatine may affect people differently depending on their underlying condition.
From Science Daily • Jun. 30, 2026
I owe it to the group who are depending on me now.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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