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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 depending
Travelers may be entitled to cash compensation for significant delays or cancellations on international flights, depending on the airline and itinerary.
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Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Lobster rolls, a summer favorite on the East Coast, are rarely cheap and often sell for $25 to $40 or more, depending on the location.
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Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
Goldman Sachs recently highlighted this complexity by describing AI as both a complement and a substitute for labor depending upon the nature of the work involved.
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Michael Edmondson,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
This new model enables the companies to move fluidly between formats, partners and funding structures depending on where value and momentum can be best unlocked, Passion argued.
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John Hopewell,
Variety,
23 June 2026
The fight is expected to happen in November, although it could yet be pushed back until December, depending on the location.
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Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Their analysis showed that electron penetration into the channel varies depending on the choice of metal electrode and the atomic structure of the contact interface.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
Season 2, Lee says, was inspired by real life, after witnessing an argument that his friends, depending on age, had vastly different reactions to.
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Carita Rizzo,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
Still, Berrettini could get direct entry into the main draw depending on withdrawals.
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CBS News,
16 June 2026
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Lobster rolls, a summer favorite on the East Coast, are rarely cheap and often sell for $25 to $40 or more, depending on the location.
—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
Goldman Sachs recently highlighted this complexity by describing AI as both a complement and a substitute for labor depending upon the nature of the work involved.
—
Michael Edmondson,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
This new model enables the companies to move fluidly between formats, partners and funding structures depending on where value and momentum can be best unlocked, Passion argued.
—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
23 June 2026
The fight is expected to happen in November, although it could yet be pushed back until December, depending on the location.
—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Their analysis showed that electron penetration into the channel varies depending on the choice of metal electrode and the atomic structure of the contact interface.
—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
Season 2, Lee says, was inspired by real life, after witnessing an argument that his friends, depending on age, had vastly different reactions to.
—
Carita Rizzo,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
Still, Berrettini could get direct entry into the main draw depending on withdrawals.
—
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depending
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Those allegations were a main reason more than 1,200 colleges and universities stopped requiring SAT scores in 2020 and 2021, instead basing admission on factors like GPA, essays, and extracurriculars.
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Locked out of homebuying, Gen Z is also investing in the stock market earlier than other generations did, but many are basing decisions on social media influencers and FOMO (fear of missing out) rather than more certified picks.
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The criminal case alleges Devastating Pyrotechnics founder Chee and his associates continued operating despite being ineligible for a federal explosives permit, relying on associates to obtain licenses while importing and repackaging fireworks from overseas.
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Wallach added that the most likely legal fallout would come from private civil lawsuits, brought by bettors who lost money after relying on Polymarket’s misleading marketing.
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Given modern advances, many organizations are turning towards auto-triaging by AI services and other digital tools to help ease the burden for physicians.
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Then he got caught up in the race to perform at certain festivals and venues, turning his career into a checklist.
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But one video posted to social media that appears to show a young man wielding a machete and counting down to the deadline has put migrants like Nyirenda on edge.
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The president also appears to be counting the South Carolina runoff for governor as two wins after endorsing both candidates in that race.
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The specific irony of something like an Hermès HAC being categorized as hyperfeminine is that the bag was created in the late 19th century as a carryall for horse riding equipment, much like the rest of the brand’s offerings at the time.
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The fatal hit-and-run occurred less than two hours after a 13-year-old boy was killed riding on the back of a moped in Queens after his friend slammed into an open car door and then careened into a moving truck.
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