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Recent Examples of depend
Science depends on transparency, replication and the willingness to let evidence speak for itself.
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A.j. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2026
The film is expected to start shooting in Lebanon in late September, depending on the situation on the ground.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 13 May 2026
Although signals are transmitted along neurons electrically, communication between nerve cells depends on chemical transmission.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Safety depends on the provider, not the country.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
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A.j. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2026
The film is expected to start shooting in Lebanon in late September, depending on the situation on the ground.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 13 May 2026
Although signals are transmitted along neurons electrically, communication between nerve cells depends on chemical transmission.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Safety depends on the provider, not the country.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depend
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Mohammadi’s brother Hamidreza Mohammadi, who is based in Oslo, had said medical examiners previously recommended her transfer to Tehran but the decision was blocked.—
Sarah el Deeb,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Some 322 residents RSVP’d, and more than two dozen participants checked in at all five restaurants, based on the findings of the online app.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
10 May 2026
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Standardized support would mean women can access these tools without having to rely on informal arrangements or their manager’s discretion or support.—
Shirley Velasquez,
Flow Space,
11 May 2026
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The high speeds that Cerebras advertises helped the company to secure a $20 billion-plus commitment from OpenAI, which relies on Cerebras for a model that writes code.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
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Minnesota's Target Center turned into a political stage Saturday night as the Minnesota Lynx home opener against the Atlanta Dream was hijacked by a fan shouting anti-ICE sentiments.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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If the 2026 first-rounder didn’t convey, then the Clippers would get Indiana’s unprotected 2031 pick, which is the same year franchise star Kawhi Leonard turns 40 years old.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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That doesn’t count the 2020 season, which was cut short by the Covid outbreak.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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Gleevec was able to switch the abnormal enzyme off, shutting down the cell overgrowth and letting patients' white blood cell counts return to normal.—
Sydney Lupkin,
NPR,
10 May 2026
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Everything hinges on exactly how good Pettersson can still be after a tumultuous falloff over the past two seasons.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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The traditional conservative notion of federalism reflected skepticism of concentrated power and hinged on the idea that leaders closest to their communities were better positioned to understand local needs and values.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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Join a beginner's class on Playa Blanca, ride the iconic waves of Witches Rock, or join a day-long surf immersion camp.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Cubans on electric tricycles decorated with Cuban flags ride past the US embassy during the anti-imperialist youth march in Havana on April 2, 2026.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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“Depend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depend. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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