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dependence

[dih-pen-duhns] / dɪˈpɛn dəns /


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For Sambe, the situation reflects an "increasing and openly acknowledged security dependence" of Niger on Russia, which had previously been mainly engaged in the fight against jihadism.

From Barron's Aug. 30, 2026

If the approach can be successfully expanded, photosynthetically controlled Spirulina could provide another route for addressing vitamin B12 deficiency while reducing some dependence on meat and dairy production.

From Science Daily Aug. 30, 2026

Saudi Arabia is aiming to diversify its economy away from its dependence on oil revenues, including via investment in the leisure and entertainment industry.

From BBC Aug. 24, 2026

But she is also a busy professional with a relatable dependence on takeout and delivery, and one who follows the news.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

No matter what suffering they witnessed and how much they suffered themselves, though, the one thing Marina’s aviators could rely on to bring them strength and comfort was their dependence on each other.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

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

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 Joseph Rickaby, S.J.

Claims made by their pride and their self-respect, and their weaknesses and dependences.

From The Research Magnificent by H. G. (Herbert George) Wells

But yet it is less danger, to have an ambitious man stirring in business, than great in dependences.

From The Essays of Francis Bacon by Francis Bacon




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