dependent
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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
Meanwhile, Gaza’s humanitarian crisis remains severe, with much of the population dependent on aid and lacking adequate shelter and sanitation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
That influence is yielded by access, which is dependent not only on location but also financial means.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
I was brought up a dependent; educated in a charitable institution.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
Vocabulary lists containing dependent
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 8
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The New SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words
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The ACT Reading Test: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 8
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