depending
- present participle of depend.
Example Sentences
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Generally, an executor is paid — depending on the state — anywhere from 3% to 5% of the first $100,000, and then lower percentages on the remaining amount of the estate.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
Inverter systems can cost thousands of dollars -- not dissimilar to petrol generators depending on the size -- but proponents say running costs are lower in the long run.
From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026
Allowable decibel levels in the neighborhood vary depending on the time of day, as well as the type of noise.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
The rate does not go up or down depending on the time of year.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Automatically, she found herself depending on her father to make the important decisions, and on her mother to advise her on social engagements and the proper clothes to wear.
From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
