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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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Yet history can be a platform or an anchor, depending on your point of view.
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Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Geomagnetic storms vary in strength depending on the CME's speed and magnetic field and are classed on a scale of G1 (minor) to G5 (extreme).
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
American’s logo was an upside-down American flag—both an SOS signal of distress and a statement of opposition, depending on who’s using it.
—Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
Flagler Club rooms range from $3,000 to $6,000 per night, depending on the season and room type, while the average cost for a night at the Breakers is just $1,433.
—Carley Thornell, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2024
That’s what Georgia is depending on, both in this Playoff and next year.
—Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Thriving in 2025 means no longer depending on just one job.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Or, depending on the storyteller, the room was too small.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
Retail stores that don’t sell liquor, like grocery stores and convenience stores, have varying hours for beer and wine sales depending on the day.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Geomagnetic storms vary in strength depending on the CME's speed and magnetic field and are classed on a scale of G1 (minor) to G5 (extreme).
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
American’s logo was an upside-down American flag—both an SOS signal of distress and a statement of opposition, depending on who’s using it.
—Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
Flagler Club rooms range from $3,000 to $6,000 per night, depending on the season and room type, while the average cost for a night at the Breakers is just $1,433.
—Carley Thornell, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2024
That’s what Georgia is depending on, both in this Playoff and next year.
—Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Thriving in 2025 means no longer depending on just one job.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Or, depending on the storyteller, the room was too small.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
Retail stores that don’t sell liquor, like grocery stores and convenience stores, have varying hours for beer and wine sales depending on the day.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Depending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depending. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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