bank on

Example Sentences

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But that summertime snow bank on the slopes of the Sierra Nevada is disappearing early, and fast — dropping to 38% of average for mid-March statewide.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

That sentiment comes at bad time for cruise companies, which bank on their reputation for value and glamour but have had to win over travelers amid general economic anxiety.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

He's 33 and in great nick, but you can't bank on another opportunity coming around.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Focus will now shift to a policy meeting of the Australian central bank on March 16 and 17, amid growing pressure on the RBA to raise interest rates further.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

“No. Except where else could he be? And Marion told you about Rika Thalheim seeing him at the bank on Wednesday?”

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt