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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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That potential addition could still come to town as early as Day 1 of the draft, depending on how the board plays out.
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Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2025
This could be the deepest position on the team depending on how one views Stevenson and Smith — and the person whose opinion may matter most there is Allen, and possibly new defensive backs coach Al Harris.
—Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Operations will pause during the summer, while a mid-June review will evaluate progress and consider additional collision types depending on funding.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2025
The dollar amounts vary each year, depending on how much revenue the cap and trade programs generate.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
Here are five solid runners-up that might just be your personal favorite, depending on your needs and preferences.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 24 Mar. 2025
Fees Fees may vary depending on the investment vehicle selected, account balances, etc.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2025
Your results may vary slightly depending on your conditions and weather.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Mar. 2025
The cooking method also plays a role in flavor and aroma, depending on whether the piña is roasted with mesquite, oak, or pinewood, for example.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2025
This could be the deepest position on the team depending on how one views Stevenson and Smith — and the person whose opinion may matter most there is Allen, and possibly new defensive backs coach Al Harris.
—Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Operations will pause during the summer, while a mid-June review will evaluate progress and consider additional collision types depending on funding.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2025
The dollar amounts vary each year, depending on how much revenue the cap and trade programs generate.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
Here are five solid runners-up that might just be your personal favorite, depending on your needs and preferences.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 24 Mar. 2025
Fees Fees may vary depending on the investment vehicle selected, account balances, etc.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2025
Your results may vary slightly depending on your conditions and weather.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Mar. 2025
The cooking method also plays a role in flavor and aroma, depending on whether the piña is roasted with mesquite, oak, or pinewood, for example.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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