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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
In the comics, Spider-Man has a relationship with Mary Jane Watson, or MJ, and with Gwen Stacy, depending on the iteration.
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Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
While the last five purchases of bitcoin are under-water, the company has made about $14.4 billion in profit or approximately $59 or $51 per share, respectively, depending on which share count is used, 245 million basic or 281 million fully diluted.
—Chuck Jones, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
The wealth from coffee and sugar attained by the white ruling class depended on the forced labor of 500,000 enslaved people.
—Nyya Toussaint / Made By History, TIME, 31 Dec. 2024
How To Interpret Results Blood levels of CK depend on many factors, such as age, gender, race, muscle mass, and physical activity.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 31 Dec. 2024
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Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
While the last five purchases of bitcoin are under-water, the company has made about $14.4 billion in profit or approximately $59 or $51 per share, respectively, depending on which share count is used, 245 million basic or 281 million fully diluted.
—Chuck Jones, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
The wealth from coffee and sugar attained by the white ruling class depended on the forced labor of 500,000 enslaved people.
—Nyya Toussaint / Made By History, TIME, 31 Dec. 2024
How To Interpret Results Blood levels of CK depend on many factors, such as age, gender, race, muscle mass, and physical activity.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 31 Dec. 2024
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Adjust the Warmth slider as needed, and turn on the Warmth schedule toggle switch to get the display to adjust automatically based on the time of day.David Nield, WIRED, 18 Jan. 2025
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In 1995, the WTA Tour introduced a tournament eligibility rule based on age and set a lower limit of 14 for players to enter WTA Tour events.Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, Hometown prioritizes data security to ensure the privacy and protection of sensitive information, which is a critical concern as schools increasingly rely on digital platforms.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
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Israel relies heavily on the U.S. for military and political support, which will continue under President-elect Donald Trump.Greg Myre, NPR, 16 Jan. 2025
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Things turn south after a wealthy family led by prominent industrialist Harrison Lee Van Buren (Guy Pearce) commissions him for a job.Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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This systematic approach can turn communication from an unconscious process into a leadership skill that can be developed and refined over time.Simin Cai, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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In his last five full starts (not counting the one in which he was injured), Mrázek has given up five, four, five, four and six goals.Scott Powers, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Political scientists are generally wary of studying individual actors, preferring to focus on what can be counted and aggregated.Margaret MacMillan, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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Satrapi explained her decision, which hinged in part on France’s visa policies, in an Instagram post addressed to French culture minister Rachida Dati.News Desk, Artforum, 14 Jan. 2025
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The case hinged not only on the surgical error but on the personal lifestyle of the operating surgeon, whose behavior in the months leading up to the procedure came under intense scrutiny.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Local sports fans are riding a rollercoaster of emotions regarding Cleveland's big three teams.Troy Smith, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
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He was convicted of manslaughter at age 16 after being arrested for riding in a car with someone who shot and killed a teenager.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Depend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depend. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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