be dependent
Example Sentences
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In PCs, it will be dependent on other companies putting pieces together.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 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
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
And it should not be dependent on the personnel of the court.
From Slate • Dec. 17, 2025
“If I did that, I’d be dependent on you. I need to figure out where my life is going. I need something that is mine. Otherwise...”
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
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