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dependent

[dih-pen-duhnt] / dɪˈpɛn dənt /




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The Short-Necked Oil Beetle are dependent on solitary bees for its lifecycle and need a particular habitat to survive, with thick vegetation for shelter and dense flower coverage both essential.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026

Few countries are as dependent on the U.S. as Canada, which sends two-thirds of its exports to its southern neighbor.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

Like Saudi Arabia and Qatar, Abu Dhabi and the other members of the United Arab Emirates are deeply economically enmeshed with the United States and heavily dependent on America for national security protection.

From Slate ● Oct. 30, 2026

Although Spain is less dependent on fossil fuel imports than other major economies, thanks to its use of nuclear and renewable energy, the volatility in oil and gas costs has caused inflation to spike.

From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026

Hatred of Jews was entrenched in all levels of the tsarist government, and though Jews also served in the military, promotion was dependent upon conversion.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

Quarterly premiums will rise from $375 to $390 for one participant, with higher amounts for added dependents.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

He didn’t mind the risk because he has ample savings, no dependents and a second income stream as a restaurant investor.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

During the Covid pandemic, Congress approved payouts to income-eligible tax filers and their dependents only, a narrower approach that would lower the cost further.

From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026

The Social Security Disability Insurance program, meanwhile, provides cash benefits to disabled workers and their eligible dependents.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026

“Our dependents are now sixteen. They stand on the precipice of adulthood, and it is now up to them to decide what kind of people they will be.”

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth


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