dependent
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He has long championed the idea that Europe must pull together in areas like defence, to make itself less dependent on partners who may prove unreliable.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Today, most rare-earth supply chains remain dependent on China for the lucrative processing stages that separate individual elements and convert them into the metals, alloys and magnets that are used in everyday electronics.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
He said countries big and small remained in some way dependent on fossil fuels -- including Australia, a major coal and gas exporter, yet highly reliant on imports for petrol, diesel and other fuels.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
California also is more dependent on oil from outside the country than other states.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Medieval optics was heavily dependent upon his contribution and he was unquestionably the best example of an experimental scientist before Gilbert.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
Vocabulary lists containing dependent
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 8
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The ACT Reading Test: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 8
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