be dependent
Example Sentences
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Hyodol's character was designed to be dependent on its user, as many older Koreans have spent their lives enduring gruelling work to provide for their families, Kim said.
From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 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
“The global market will be dependent on trade barriers.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
Yes, we will be dependent on foreign expertise and investment.
From BBC ● Apr. 11, 2026
She did not appear to be dependent on her students.
From "The Great Gilly Hopkins" by Katherine Paterson
