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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

Morgan Stanley’s analysts expect the policy paragraph of the statement, featuring data dependence and a meeting-by-meeting approach, to remain unchanged.

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

He notes that Armenia's dependence on Russian military equipment has shrunk dramatically, with around 95% of Armenia's military imports now coming from India, France, China and other countries.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

In short, I can feel no dependence on his coming, and I wish Mr. Weston were less sanguine.”

From "Emma" by Jane Austen




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