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When chemical manufacturer Ciba arrived in Toms River, N.J., in 1952, the company’s new plant seemed like the economic engine the sleepy coastal community dependent on fishing and tourism had always needed.

From Los Angeles Times

Corporations, the U.S. government and home buyers taking out mortgages are all dependent on long-term interest rates.

From MarketWatch

The new policy now includes screening the social media history of some visa applicants and their dependents.

From Los Angeles Times

Venezuela is highly dependent on revenues from its oil exports to finance its government spending.

From BBC

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