- a variation of interdependence.
interdependency
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The result is a book that reveals the complexity and interdependency of life on Earth, and the role we play in it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 24, 2025
As crucial as generosity is to the health of any relationship, so is equilibrium, which is characterized not by dependency but by interdependency.
From Slate ● Mar. 23, 2025
It doesn't follow, however, that such people have given up on "connectedness and interdependency and mutual reliance," as Coleman told NPR.
From Salon ● Dec. 18, 2024
"Instead, we see a pattern of interdependency that changes over time and appears to be influenced by race and educational background."
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2023
They go through faster cycles, their swings wilder, their interdependency deeper than ever.
From The Civilization of Illiteracy by Nadin, Mihai
“But interdependencies can be weaponized. In a world where the rule-based order is no longer guaranteed, being highly integrated in the global economy can make you more vulnerable.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
This finding points to extensive hidden interdependencies that are not apparent when examining trade relationships alone.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 20, 2026
European members will also need to consider Nato's defence systems' complexities and interdependencies.
From BBC ● Mar. 5, 2025
“As a result of sector interdependencies, grid evolution and an expanding supply chain, the threat surface as well as the potential magnitude of impacts have increased,” the report said.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 23, 2023
They involve interdependencies and cooperation among the peoples inhabiting different countries.
From Democracy and Education: an introduction to the philosophy of education by Dewey, John
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