- present participle of depend.
depending
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These distinctions suggest that the relationship between dietary protein and male hormones may vary depending on where the protein comes from, rather than simply how much protein a person consumes.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 13, 2026
Firms around the world insure ships, offering various products depending on ship type, the type of cargo and other factors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026
Some 15% of people have prenups, although those figures can rise to 50% for millennials and up to 20%-30% for second marriages, depending on the survey.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 12, 2026
Two of the 10 beds will also be available to women referred by other NHS trusts, depending on individual needs.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026
When the letters mentioned “family,” they referred to either the Japanese fleet or other agents, depending on context.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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