depending on

Example Sentences

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That’s an eternity or a drip, depending on whose survival we’re talking about.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

A comparison is either an argument for Bloom’s potential or a warning about its price, depending on your disposition.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Nursing homes — depending on the type of care, the state where you live and the institution — can cost up to $125,000 a year.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Fidelity has historically required a minimum of $100,000 or $500,000 in brokerage accounts, depending on the offering, but it is lowering the threshold to $2,000 for SpaceX’s IPO, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The walls varied in height depending on the town, but most were about 20 feet tall.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland