be dependent
Example Sentences
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“One of the best gifts you can give your kids is not to be dependent on them in the future.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 23, 2026
“The global market will be dependent on trade barriers.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
However, this will continue to be dependent on the family's income.
From BBC ● May 3, 2026
Whether he will stay or go appears to be dependent on his behaviour too, and the tourists visiting the island.
From BBC ● Jan. 30, 2026
She did not appear to be dependent on her students.
From "The Great Gilly Hopkins" by Katherine Paterson
