- present participle of depend.
depending
Example Sentences
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"We ran the numbers and decided that this was the right moment to take the risk given we don't have kids and no one else is depending on us."
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
The bank’s income groups fluctuate month to month depending on the mix of depositors and other factors, but they align closely with U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
By the researcher's calculations, that figure is seven to 165 tons of carbon dioxide per ton of copper produced, depending on the sulfide content of the metal ore and local geologic conditions.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
Coffee may affect blood pressure differently depending on how much a person drinks.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 22, 2026
I feel like someone is depending on me.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
