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as in conditional
determined by something else
our going to the movies tonight is dependent on whether or not we have any money left after we eat out
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as in parasite
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Recent Examples of dependent
Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 2 Nov. 2024
Another said success is largely dependent on how well-staffed and funded local election offices are.
—Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 2 Nov. 2024
Susan Tompor, USA TODAY, 12 Oct. 2024
The State Department ordered the departure from Lebanon of some nonessential U.S. Embassy employees and dependents.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
Kellison is actually pretty optimistic about some adaptation being possible, precisely because baseball, like all sports, is so dependent on its fans.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 2 Nov. 2024
Another said success is largely dependent on how well-staffed and funded local election offices are.
—Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 2 Nov. 2024
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And the standard deduction was $20,800 for head of household, tax filers who are generally unmarried with one or more qualifying dependents.
—Susan Tompor, USA TODAY, 12 Oct. 2024
The State Department ordered the departure from Lebanon of some nonessential U.S. Embassy employees and dependents.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2024
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Minnesota received Robinson and a 2026 conditional seventh-round pick in exchange for a 2026 conditional 2026 fifth-round pick (can be a fourth).Andrew Greif, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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Hopkins was sent to the Kansas City Chiefs for a conditional fifth-round pick.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Indoor cats are also less at risk from contagious diseases and parasites.Rachael O'Connor, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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There’s a myth that pumpkin seeds act as a natural dewormer for dogs with parasites, but Watkins says that’s not the case.Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
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The neutral material keeps it from looking like an eye sore and can be expanded for more hanging space as needed.Micaela Arnett, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2024
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This playful hanging figure will give your trick-or-treaters and guests a laugh instead of a fright.Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2023
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Meanwhile, Tori and Rachel form a tentative alliance, planning to exert their feminine wiles over their respective male allies to keep each other safe.Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2024
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Key Facts The tentative deal includes a 35% wage increase over four years for workers, according to The Wall Street Journal, up from its initial offer of 25%.Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
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This water then leeches into the water supply, tainting sources of water for entire communities.Zinhle Essamuah, NBC News, 20 Oct. 2024
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Tie a size 4 to size 2 octopus hook to the tag end of the fluro and then hook a small soft plastic baitfish or leech, such as a Tiny Fluke or a Slug-Go, through its head.Kubie Brown, Outdoor Life, 3 Oct. 2024
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Things take a turn when Smokey's drug supplier demands $200 by 10 PM or they'll be killed, but the pair is easily distracted by conflicts with the resident bully, Craig's jealous girlfriend, and various neighborhood moochers and petty criminals.Danny Horn, EW.com, 18 Aug. 2024
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The hikes, which go into effect on September 1, are part of a larger effort to crack down on membership moochers and boost revenue for the warehouse chain.Alexandra Banner, CNN, 11 July 2024
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Cleaning one efficiently might take a slender bottle-cleaning brush or, more simply, a soft sponge that’s easy to manipulate around its curves without missing any spots.Kayla Blanton, Outside Online, 17 Nov. 2024
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When Paul cuts it, there are green layers of spinach sponge inside with avocado and chocolate icing in between the layers.Brian Moylan, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
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Unlike other, sycophantic portions of right-wing media, Kirk isn’t simply a hanger-on to the conservative elite.Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, Oz regroups at Eve’s place with Vic, the Maroni kid, and the feeble few hangers-on from the Falcone crew.Andy Andersen, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2024
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“Dependent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependent. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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