relied on
Example Sentences
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Elsewhere in the UK, the removal of artificial flowers in graveyards has caused some upset, with families arguing that they relied on the faux blooms if they were unable to visit a relative's grave regularly.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
They also noted that as its U.S. business stumbles, Lululemon has increasingly relied on China for growth.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
Lauer relied on soft contact to throw a scoreless fourth inning, but he ran into some trouble in the fifth, with back-to-back singles, a sacrifice fly, a disengagement violation and PitchCom issues.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
This response has relied on expert CDC staff stationed locally to provide proven tools for stopping Ebola outbreaks, including testing, contact tracing, and technical and epidemiological support.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
What better proof could there be, after all, of his oft-repeated claim that he relied on experience not authority?
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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