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dependence

[dih-pen-duhns] / dɪˈpɛn dəns /


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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

The U.S. government is eager to reduce America’s dependence on China, which controls some 85% of global rare-earth processing capacity.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

The conflict may also impact the economic diversification programmes of Gulf nations, which are investing billions in sectors such as artificial intelligence, sports and entertainment to reduce their dependence on oil revenues.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Microsoft shares have fallen about 20% over the past six months as investors remain concerned about the company’s dependence on—and at times tense relations with—OpenAI.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

I suppose it is his dependence upon me that has made me bold at last.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier




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