rely on

Example Sentences

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Among Americans age 65 and older, 40% rely on Social Security for half or more of their income, while about 14% depend on it for 90% or more of their income, according to AARP.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Much of Libya is controlled by rival militias, and smuggling networks rely on their co-operation.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

This means we’ll have to continue to rely on ground- and space-based telescopes to detect anything.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

She was able to rely on pitcher Liliana Escobar and catcher Annabel Raftery in those pressure-packed moments from the first game to the last.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Since 1400 theologians had been discussing what they called ‘moral certainty’—evidence good enough to rely on, even if there is a great deal at stake.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton