grow dependent
Frequency: 6.57.2 per million words
Suggests a gradual process of becoming more dependent.
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- As people get older, they may grow dependent on others for care.
- The local economy has grown dependent on the tourism industry.
- Be careful not to grow dependent on sleeping pills to get a good night's rest.
- The country grew dependent on foreign aid after the long civil war.
- She was afraid she would grow dependent on her partner for emotional validation.
- Without a clear strategy, the startup grew dependent on a single large client.
- It is a risk for any nation to grow dependent on importing most of its food.
- He gradually grew dependent on his assistant to manage his daily schedule.
- If you only use a calculator, you might grow dependent on it for simple math.
- The committee warned against growing dependent on technology without understanding its risks.