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Example Sentences

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Despite being the fourth largest economy in the world — the home of Hollywood and Silicon Valley — California’s budget is extremely dependent on the state’s most prosperous residents.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

While Chang said Japan is “extremely dependent on foreign energy,” oil prices have recently declined, even if they remain elevated compared to the levels seen before the Iran war.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026

The Familiar is designed to monitor an aging parent or other dependent adult on behalf of a family member who likely purchased and configured the device.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

China’s success in diversifying into renewables, nuclear and coal, and building its strategic petroleum reserve helped it weather the Iran war better than South Korea and other countries more dependent on Middle East oil.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

“Estraven? Harth, he’s called here, you know. We don’t have titles in Orgoreyn, dropped all that with the New Epoch. Well, he’s a dependent of Commensal Yegey’s, I understand.”

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin