In other words, the response may become less dependent on external stimuli, and more biased in favor of particular results, without becoming automatic.
"If we're going to become less dependent on foreign oil, we've got to move forward".
French Muslims had to become less dependent on preachers from Algiers and Morocco, he said.
–How do you think Americans might become less dependent on electricity in their daily lives?
–Do you think it is possible for Americans to become less dependent on petroleum products?
"It's that important to them, to become less dependent on Microsoft," Mr. Kernighan said.
Additionally, he said, Starbucks's business has become less dependent on morning traffic than ever before.
It has grown quickly and become less dependent on aid in recent years, not more.
Pakistan imports more than three-quarters of its petroleum and is struggling to become less dependent on imports.
The US has also become less dependent on Saudi Arabia for oil, given production increases at home.
Developing countries can also diversify their economies to become less dependent on UK aid, trade, remittances and investment.
