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dependence

[dih-pen-duhns] / dɪˈpɛn dəns /


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The dependence has endured despite decades of insurgency and a series of militant attacks that have made migrant workers vulnerable targets.

From Barron's Sep. 14, 2026

"That combination – dependence on foreign repair capacity and regulatory lead times – represents the real bottleneck," he says.

From BBC Sep. 3, 2026

The other major supply chain issue hanging over Ternus’s head is Apple’s continued dependence on China.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 31, 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

I have a great regard for you and Emma; but when it comes to the question of dependence or independence!—At any rate, it must be better to have only one to please than two.”

From "Emma" by Jane Austen

A breakdown of the properties registered overseas shows they went to a total of 51 different countries or crown dependences, including Russia and the Cayman Islands.

From BBC Sep. 9, 2026

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




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