Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun Suspense; anxious uncertainty.

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  • verb Present participle of depend.

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Examples

  • It seems that people choose the term depending on the kind of religion they engage.

    Thinking About The God Delusion « Whatever 2006

  • 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

  • Pick your own translation for the title depending on whichever of the three or four ways you could read it.

    AnimeBlogger.net Antenna 2010

  • 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.

    Motorsport.com: ALMS news 2009

  • 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

  • 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

  • "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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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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