counting on

Example Sentences

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Both of them went on to wrap up the championship, and Knicks fans are counting on being the third.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

And that’s not counting on Canada, the other energy powerhouse next door and a close U.S. ally, Stuart added.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

The United States is also counting on recycling to help fuel its supply chains.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

“Please do not lower our wages. My daughter is counting on this,” Cruz said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

It didn’t make sense for him to want to help me, not when he already had two other people counting on him.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken