be dependent
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Yet it was not clear why redress for violating the Constitution should be dependent on Congress passing a statute.
From Slate ● Nov. 10, 2026
A plush toy may be dependent on unpredictable consumer spending, but the underlying business model is built on revenue stemming from royalties, Collins said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
The actual payment will be dependent on oil and gas prices, as well as macroeconomic conditions and the strength of Equinor’s balance sheet.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
Hyodol's character was designed to be dependent on its user, as many older Koreans have spent their lives enduring gruelling work to provide for their families, Kim said.
From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026
He didn’t want to be dependent on the Government, and he knew Buck’s Peak must have water, if he could only find it.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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