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dependence

[dih-pen-duhns] / dɪˈpɛn dəns /


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India is now focusing on rapid expansion in solar and wind to diversify its energy supply and reduce its dependence on Middle Eastern oil.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

The agenda exposes the mutual dependence of the two rival superpowers, marked by distrust but driven by a quest for cooperation and stability.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

That cycle undermines higher education’s dependence on academic integrity to maintain the value of the credentials at the foundation of its business model.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Evidence from Europe shows that offshore wind can also reduce electricity costs for consumers by lowering wholesale prices and reducing dependence on fossil fuels and their volatile prices.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

He’d told Guitar that he didn’t “deserve” his family’s dependence, hatred, or whatever.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison




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