But instead of going to prison, she was permitted to seek treatment to end her dependence on drugs.

VOA: special.2010.02.28

But supporters of drilling say America needs it to reduce its dependence on foreign oil.

VOA: special.2009.03.02

Not fully being part of the Atlantic alliance, he said,only serves to increase its dependence and limit its margin of maneuver.

VOA: standard.2009.03.11

India hopes a massive increase in cleaner nuclear power will help it to check greenhouse gas emissions and cut its dependence on oil, most of which it imports.

VOA: standard.2009.09.29

"In addition to cleaning up the mess, repairing the damage and cracking down on big oil companies, we also have to get serious about ending our dependence on oil and creating new sources of clean energy."

VOA: standard.2010.07.31