counting on

Example Sentences

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That isn’t an insurmountable hurdle, but it’s trickier if you’re counting on them beating the market as a group.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 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

Analysts at Raymond James estimate AI customers are spending tens of billions on services, but infrastructure companies are counting on about $500 billion in revenue.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

"But then my nerves get steady... We're counting on God."

From BBC • May 13, 2026

He had Abraham Lincoln, back in the White House, counting on him to hold off the Confederate march toward Washington.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell