dependent
Example Sentences
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But he still fell short of a majority in either chamber, leaving him dependent on opposition lawmakers and provincial governors to pass his bills.
Over time, however, these cells become dependent on BIR to repair DNA damage.
From Science Daily
It is hard to think of another sport where the playing is so dependent on conditions.
From BBC
The economy is highly dependent on foreign aid and tourists.
When chemical manufacturer Ciba arrived in Toms River, N.J., in 1952, the company’s new plant seemed like the economic engine the sleepy coastal community dependent on fishing and tourism had always needed.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
