dependence
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The deals add to a Pentagon funding spree to reduce U.S. dependence on China.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
The prime minister wants local areas to move away from dependence on Whitehall grants and towards funding that rewards local economic growth.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
However, the analysts say continued weakness in its ocean freight unit and growing dependence on technology customers argue against a more aggressive assessment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
As performers protest and studios sue in their war on artificial intelligence, the entertainment industry is deepening its dependence on it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
I suppose it is his dependence upon me that has made me bold at last.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
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A breakdown of the properties registered overseas shows they went to a total of 44 different countries or crown dependences, including Russia and the Cayman Islands.
From BBC ● May 12, 2026
Here, though, the men’s relationship, with its kindness, virtues and mutual dependences, also offers a vision of an American dream not yet wholly corrupted by unbridled self-interest.
From New York Times ● Sep. 26, 2019
Claims made by their pride and their self-respect, and their weaknesses and dependences.
From The Research Magnificent by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)
These natural dependences carry with them natural uncovenanted obediences,—to parents, filial duty—to country, loyalty—to God, piety: all which are embraced in the Latin term pietas.
From Moral Philosophy by Rickaby, Joseph , S. J.
These economic dependences and independences consist only in the relations of one man or woman to the others.
From Woman and Womanhood A Search for Principles by Saleeby, C. W. (Caleb Williams)
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Jimmy Carter, Speech from July 15, 1979
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