In Oregon, we are paying a price for our heavy dependence on gambling.

That would allow China to reduce its heavy dependence on coal, which is more polluting than natural gas.

Similarly, the heavy dependence on part-time firefighters will spell trouble.

In political terms this failure forced heavy dependence on indirect revenue sources.

In the Philippines the aim is to reduce the heavy dependence on imported oil.

The heavy dependence on foreign technical assistance has had many disadvantages.

The second 'bird' is Europe's heavy dependence on imported energy.

The Northeast is particularly vulnerable, because of its heavy dependence on oil for heating in the winter.

A heavy dependence on cattle and sheep, with lots of seafood as well.

An added problem is the Oklahoma economy's heavy dependence on agriculture and oil.