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dependence

[dih-pen-duhns] / dɪˈpɛn dəns /


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While larger hunting sites offered advantages, they also increased dependence on favorable conditions.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

The bloc outlined plans to boost its domestic tech industry and reduce dependence from foreign companies this week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Germany moved to end its dependence on Russian energy, a transition made permanent when the Nord Stream pipelines were damaged by sabotage in 2022.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Pashinyan is running on his doctrine of "Real Armenia" - a country at peace with Azerbaijan and integrated into Europe, rather than one defined by territorial ambitions and dependence on Moscow.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

I have a great regard for you and Emma; but when it comes to the question of dependence or independence!—At any rate, it must be better to have only one to please than two.”

From "Emma" by Jane Austen




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