dependent

Example Sentences

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"These areas are heavily dependent on agriculture - olive groves, tobacco, and other crops - and this incident complicates people's ability to return to their homes, maintain their livelihoods, and rebuild after extensive destruction," Kaiss said.

From BBC

Disability insurance still matters if you’re working, life insurance may need adjusting based on your dependents and estate goals, it adds, and an umbrella policy can help shield your assets from major claims.

From MarketWatch

Proponents argue that warehouses bring jobs to a region that has become dependent on the industry.

From Los Angeles Times

The underlying issue here is whether a relationship is worth having if it’s dependent on you doing what the other party wants.

From MarketWatch

"Every single one of us represented in this room has become dependent on arrangements we did not choose, and right now, arrangements that we cannot control," Vance said.

From BBC