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The Navy and Marine Corps versions of the F-35 have differing configurations and rely on an external gun pod.

On the one hand, they are genuinely powerful, and Democrats rely on their money and manpower during elections.

That means shoppers will no longer have to rely on the big-name designers to concoct pieces with the latest trends.

Instead, the writers had to rely on visual cues and ambiance.

But why did the generals feel the need to rely on these groups, even after the Soviets left Afghanistan?

How can we rely upon such evidence after nineteen hundred years, and upon a statement of facts so important and so marvellous?

In these instruments fully one-third of the speaking stops rely on percussion for production of their tones.

She is invited to return, and walk in the good way, and not to rely on sacrifices without obedience.

Rely upon me, as I on you, and you will see democracy and despotism annihilated by rational liberty.

I feel that I can, with confidence, rely upon the magnanimity and forbearance of my patrons, under this state of things.

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On this page you'll find 45 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to rely, such as: await, bank, bet, build, calculate, and commit.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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