Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Suspense; anxious uncertainty.
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- verb   Present participle of depend .
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Examples
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								It seems that people choose the term depending on the kind of religion they engage. 
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								Our problem is that we will have about 200 different variations of the text that goes on the label depending the specific product and size of container (the label size/layout will be identical though). Ask MetaFilter webhund 2010 
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								Pick your own translation for the title depending on whichever of the three or four ways you could read it. 
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								Tony Schumacher and Larry Dixon, separated by a point, and Cory McClenathan all have a shot to win the title depending on how many rounds they go in Pomona this weekend. 
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								An earth friendly or green shirt gets its label depending on the renewability and source of the fibers being used, the process of how it's turned into a textile, and the material's carbon footprint, as well as the working conditions of the people producing the material. Chloe Spencer: Saving The Planet In Style Chloe Spencer 2011 
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								An earth friendly or green shirt gets its label depending on the renewability and source of the fibers being used, the process of how it's turned into a textile, and the material's carbon footprint, as well as the working conditions of the people producing the material. Chloe Spencer: Saving The Planet In Style Chloe Spencer 2011 
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								"They're in abeyance, and are likely to be for some years, their title depending upon the course of events which are now in train." The Shadow of the North A Story of Old New York and a Lost Campaign 1890 
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								Professional cleaning by an Oriental-rug expert is recommended at least every few years, again depending on wear and tear. Hints From Heloise washingtonpost.com 2010 
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								I have added sausage seasoning as well to some batches for a change, again depending on how much venison I have. A Better Burger: Five Tips for Making Ground Venison Patties 2009 
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								I have added sausage seasoning as well to some batches for a change, again depending on how much venison I have. A Better Burger: Five Tips for Making Ground Venison Patties 2009 
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