counting on

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To make the roundtrip journey to Mars, which takes about three years, Musk and Spacex are counting on their newest rocket under development: Starship.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Some hotel owners are still counting on last-minute bookings closer to game day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 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

Those figures bode ill for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, whose organizers are also counting on a robust flow of foreign visitors.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

“Aw, come on, Nae. You’ve been outta the state. Let’s see,” I say, counting on my fingers.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi