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Example Sentences

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Venezuela - which is home to the world's largest proven oil reserves - is highly dependent on revenues from its oil exports to finance its government spending.

From BBC

Parasitic plants often undergo dramatic internal changes as they become more dependent on their hosts.

From Science Daily

As China becomes more dependent on gig work, economists believe it will weigh on consumer spending as laborers struggle to achieve stability.

From The Wall Street Journal

Meanwhile, chief inspector of prisons Charlie Taylor warned earlier this year that many jails were heavily dependent on prison officers recruited from west Africa.

From BBC

Whether you celebrate or shun the sprouts at Christmas, the success of this little green veg is highly dependent on the weather.

From BBC