dependency

Example Sentences

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Fido becomes at first a default, then a dependency.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

This concentration of power risks creating new forms of dependency and social control incompatible with human nature and freedom.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

America’s counterparties might be starting to think differently about the risks of dollar dependency.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

But whatever she was expected to do, she was clearly uncomfortable about her dependency on Epstein.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

They spoke about Morrie’s increasing dependency on other people.

From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom