depend
verb (used without object)
to rely; place trust (usually followed by on orupon ).
has been depending
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present perfect progressiveof depend (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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“This year, Burbank has been depending on receiving water exclusively from the Colorado River. However, this major repair will not allow water to flow to our area.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2022
She has been depending on Seabridge’s deliveries for 15 years.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 11, 2020
The county has been depending largely on services in Cedar Rapids, because it costs considerably less to transport remains there.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 4, 2020
The facility is operated by the nonprofit Southeast Kansas Community Action Program and has been depending on grants from the Kansas Housing Resources Corp. to coverage an average annual shortfall of $190,000.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 4, 2014
But you know how delicate Evelyn is, and how she has been depending on me to help her.
From The Testing of Diana Mallory by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.
