rely on

Example Sentences

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Markets tied to war have been a particularly sensitive topic for prediction markets, given that information about geopolitical conflicts could rely on highly classified information and put lives in danger.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

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

“Families should not have to wonder every budget season whether the support they rely on will be taken away,” Gonzalez said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

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

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

But it would be dangerous to rely on examples such as this to support an oversimplified view of the role of experience.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton