depend
verb (used without object)
to rely; place trust (usually followed by on orupon ).
was depending
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past progressiveof depend.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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From there, the rest of regulation was, depending on perspective, either all Panthers or all Shesterkin.
From Seattle Times ● May 26, 2024
What was worrisome was how different the information was depending on where you decided to get informed.
From Scientific American ● Aug. 18, 2022
Saturday's blackout meant the whole of Lebanon was depending on private diesel-powered generators for power.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2021
McVay was depending on the second-year pro to continue the ascent that began during a rookie season that included two 100-yard performances.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2021
She was sorry about the root-doctor because she feared that Joe was depending on the scoundrel to make him well when what he needed was a doctor, and a good one.
From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston
