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dependence

[dih-pen-duhns] / dɪˈpɛn dəns /


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“Investors will love the story, but after the opening pop, the market will start asking harder questions about Starship timelines, Starlink margins, government dependence, and whether the rocket-ship valuation has any gravity left.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

The EU will set out on Wednesday how the 27-country bloc hopes to slash its dependence on American and Asian technology, and favour European digital alternatives.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Uttar Pradesh is especially vulnerable because of its vast exposed population, dependence on outdoor work and limited access to cooling for millions of households, according to think-tank Climate Trends.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Each agreement represents “another country putting their own resources on the line, assuming ownership of their health systems, and reducing long-term dependence on U.S. taxpayers.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Cholly was kindness still, but began to resist her total dependence on him.

From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison




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