depend
verb (used without object)
to rely; place trust (usually followed by on orupon ).
will depend
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future tenseof depend.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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“Their impact on the markets will depend largely on potential shifts in fiscal policy—a sphere where the scope for action appears limited, given the already strained debt dynamics and high financing costs,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026
"This would be a retrial. As to what that looks like will depend," prosecutor Jennifer Sprague told a Massachusetts court, without saying what charges Clancy would face.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026
Your required minimum distributions will depend on each spouse’s age and account balance.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026
Zaye expects silver’s price direction will depend on whether improving industrial demand and persistent physical supply constraints can overcome pressure from restrictive U.S. monetary policy, he added.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
“I can obscure your progress somewhat, but the success of your journey will depend on you, Hazel Levesque. You must learn to use the Mist.”
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
