be dependent
Example Sentences
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"There is no scenario in which we can be dependent," he said on a visit to a hydroelectric dam in eastern France.
From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026
And it should not be dependent on the personnel of the court.
From Slate • Dec. 17, 2025
He launched Castle Rock Entertainment in 1987 so he wouldn’t be dependent on anyone’s approval.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025
The international is designed to bring extra revenue into the game, but that will be dependent on the crowd's size.
From BBC • Nov. 29, 2025
“If I did that, I’d be dependent on you. I need to figure out where my life is going. I need something that is mine. Otherwise...”
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
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