- present participle of depend.
depending
Example Sentences
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Judge William Sullivan adjourned the hearing until November 2 and raised the possibility of setting a new trial date depending on how he rules on the defense's motion.
From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026
There’s no consensus on bitcoin, and estimates vary dramatically, depending on who you talk to.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
The inspections take between two and four hours, depending on the size of the house, and cost about £349-£499.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
Routine tasks such as mopping floors, spraying countertops, and wiping surfaces with scented products generate billions or trillions of particles, with the total depending on the product.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026
But they knew they were fast learners—and with their country depending on them, they refused to give up.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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