depend
verb (used without object)
to rely; place trust (usually followed by on orupon ).
depending
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present participleof depend.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Private-credit defaults are up 1%, 6% or 19%, depending whom you ask.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026
It is a type of on-demand service that passengers book in advance when it is needed and the bus route changes depending on where people need to go.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
Unlike big G, little g changes depending on where you are.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026
“Yields could rise further, depending on future rate hikes and crude price dynamics,” he says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
So thither I journeyed every morning, and when I said how many we were, perhaps half a mud pot would be doled out, sometimes a little more, depending upon who was in charge.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
