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dependence

[dih-pen-duhns] / dɪˈpɛn dəns /


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India is now focusing on rapid expansion in solar and wind to diversify its energy supply and reduce its dependence on Middle Eastern oil.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

The agenda exposes the mutual dependence of the two rival superpowers, marked by distrust but driven by a quest for cooperation and stability.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

USA Rare Earth is building a mine-to-magnet rare earth supply chain designed to reduce America’s dependence on China, which controls roughly 85% of global processing capacity for rare earth materials.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Evidence from Europe shows that offshore wind can also reduce electricity costs for consumers by lowering wholesale prices and reducing dependence on fossil fuels and their volatile prices.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

And this whole Tap-Out thing is another added dimension to his dependence on us.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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