be dependent
Example Sentences
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"It's really critical to help people go back to work. They don't want to be dependent on aid."
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
The actual payment will be dependent on oil and gas prices, as well as macroeconomic conditions and the strength of Equinor’s balance sheet.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
“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
Yes, we will be dependent on foreign expertise and investment.
From BBC ● Apr. 11, 2026
She would still have some money, so she wouldn’t be dependent.
From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt
