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as in to rely
to place reliance or trust
I know I can always depend on you for help when I really need it
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Recent Examples of depend
Soon, yes – when will depend on the plant’s temperature tolerances, since some indoor plants handle cool nights better than others.
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Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2025
Expanding the program would depend on funding approval by the legislature.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2025
A lot of this grade depends on Nick Emmanwori’s impact on the defense.
—Austin Mock, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Success also depends heavily on your ability to decipher vague opt-out instructions and adapt to each broker’s requirements.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
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Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2025
Expanding the program would depend on funding approval by the legislature.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2025
A lot of this grade depends on Nick Emmanwori’s impact on the defense.
—Austin Mock, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Success also depends heavily on your ability to decipher vague opt-out instructions and adapt to each broker’s requirements.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depend
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Karen Read’s attorneys are taking an approach of highlighting inconsistencies in the testimony of witnesses involved in the case, according to Sydney Rushing, a criminal defense attorney based in Michigan offering analysis on TikTok.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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The untitled drama is based on Kerr’s final book Metropolis, which told the iconic detective’s origin story.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2025
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As for the myth, Rollo-Koster said eras in history when people relied on prophecies reveal a lack of control about their lives and deaths.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Instead, Sweden will rely on a trio of Samuel Ersson, Arvid Soderblom and Arvid Holm.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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What was supposed to be a revenge tour has turned into a stumble out of the gate.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Francis’ Death Silences a Voice for the Voiceless As democratic values and alliances were being turned upside down, the pope was a consistent moral guidepost.—
Helene Cooper Jason Horowitz Claire Brown Maureen Cavanagh,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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The same videos played a pivotal role in the last trial, when a witness counted the drinks Read appeared to drink at both establishments.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2025
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The votes are then counted by three scrutineers who affirm what is written on each ballot and then announce it to the conclave, so the cardinals can record the votes themselves.—
Christopher Watson,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2025
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This evolution hinges primarily around data—and the ability to access it, integrate it, and take action based on it.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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About 20 women, many of whom looked like aspiring actors, knelt on the numbered panels, while hinging at the waist and pulling a cable to execute a tricep press.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2025
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The acronym is a tribute to 9-year-old Amber Hagerman, who was kidnapped while riding her bike in Arlington, Texas, and murdered.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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When former Peyton Manning and Broncos quarterbacks coach Gregg Knapp was killed after being hit by a car while riding a bike, Sperbeck helped with service arrangements and even founded the Coach Knapp Memorial Fund.—
Seth Quinn,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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