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Among Americans age 65 and older, 40% rely on Social Security for half or more of their income, while about 14% depend on it for 90% or more of their income, according to AARP.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The answer may depend on what the Supreme Court thinks about the drinking habits of the Founding Fathers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

England's fate will depend on their success in the play-offs.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“These are children, seniors, veterans and individuals with disabilities whose independence and quality of life depend on these services every single day.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

It is the founding concept of modern social science: David Hume’s theory of the balance of trade and Adam Smith’s conception of the market depend on the concept of a feedback mechanism.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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