depending

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Household expenses vary greatly by size, and the amount of emergency reserves needed may look different, depending on how many incomes there are, how secure their jobs are and whether there are dependents.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Crossing over a moving average can be a bullish or bearish signal, depending on the direction.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

This unusual characteristic stems from its extreme optical anisotropy, meaning its properties vary dramatically depending on direction.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

Women can experience a range of symptoms depending on where their endometriosis is, or which organs are stuck together with scar tissue, but the hallmark of this condition is bone-grinding, life-altering pain.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

I was always afraid to say her tribe’s name out loud, because it seemed like they went by two or three different names simultaneously, depending on who you were talking to.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith