counted upon
Example Sentences
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That’s why a little weakness can be counted upon to spark interest in hedging a stock portfolio.
From Barron's • Nov. 12, 2025
Also, the comfort of returning home to “this place which was all his own, these things which were so glad to see him again and could always be counted upon for the same simple welcome.”
From Washington Post • Dec. 23, 2022
Notes: Rookie WR Skyy Moore, who is being counted upon to help cover the loss of Tyreek Hill, left practice early after getting hit on the hip.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 2, 2022
Parham will be counted upon to stand tall again, this time after taking the most frightening of falls.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2022
After a talk with Mr. Jenson, the boy could be counted upon not to cause any more trouble.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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