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dependency

[dih-pen-duhn-see] / dɪˈpɛn dən si /
NOUN
reliance
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But whatever she was expected to do, she was clearly uncomfortable about her dependency on Epstein.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

To reduce its dependency on research and development contracts from U.S. government agencies, Rigetti is prioritizing sales of its machines.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Meanwhile, China has spent a decade building yuan-denominated oil derivative markets and bilateral swap agreements designed to offer countries an alternative to dollar dependency.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Even that striking number vastly understates the U.S. and allied dependency.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

According to Florida law, dependency cases are supposed to be brought before the court every six months.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter




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