counting upon

Pemberton had sent the challenge, with no thought of its being accepted, counting upon the interference of Lynn's friends.

Tell me;—am I not right in counting upon you for wishing the same thing?

At bottom, his policy consists in counting upon the innate generosity of the woman.

He also cautioned the Government at Pretoria, giving chapter and verse, against counting upon "the arm of man."

You are counting upon what may never happen, and fearing to leave your parent in the hand of Him who gave you to him.