dependence
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Germany moved to end its dependence on Russian energy, a transition made permanent when the Nord Stream pipelines were damaged by sabotage in 2022.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Pashinyan is running on his doctrine of "Real Armenia" - a country at peace with Azerbaijan and integrated into Europe, rather than one defined by territorial ambitions and dependence on Moscow.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Many of the same tech companies had powered the indexes to records this year, a grim reminder of the market’s dependence on a thinning group of top performers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
The loan was part of the Pentagon’s effort to fund companies that could help the U.S. reduce dependence on China’s critical mineral supply chains.
From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026
Mott believed that “independence of the husband and wife is equal, their dependence mutual, and their obligations reciprocal.”
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
Vocabulary lists containing dependence
Psychological Conditions and Disorders
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Jimmy Carter, Speech from July 15, 1979
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