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as in relying
to place reliance or trust
I know I can always depend on you for help when I really need it
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The Enzo boasted active aerodynamics, using adjustable spoilers and diffusers on top of and below the body to manipulate the airflow to dial downforce up or down depending on speed and circumstance.
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While rare, a tsunami could arrive just minutes after the earth shakes, depending on the location.
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The company enables hyper-personalization efforts in its mobile app to offer promotions to its customers based on their location, which can change depending on the time of day, commutes and Starbucks locations.
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There are many types of brain bleeds; depending on what caused it, the intervention may differ.
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Each approach has its place and can be adaptive—or possibly damaging—depending on the context.
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Funny how the tables turn depending on the circumstances.
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Comets can be observed for weeks or months, depending on their orbits, and some are visible to the naked eye.
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Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
While rare, a tsunami could arrive just minutes after the earth shakes, depending on the location.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Ramping up security costs money, and depending on the kind of security, who is being protected and whether there’s been a formal security study done, those costs may or may not get favorable tax treatment.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The company enables hyper-personalization efforts in its mobile app to offer promotions to its customers based on their location, which can change depending on the time of day, commutes and Starbucks locations.
—Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
There are many types of brain bleeds; depending on what caused it, the intervention may differ.
—Mill Etienne, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Each approach has its place and can be adaptive—or possibly damaging—depending on the context.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Funny how the tables turn depending on the circumstances.
—Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Comets can be observed for weeks or months, depending on their orbits, and some are visible to the naked eye.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 1 Dec. 2024
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“Depending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depending. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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