rely on

Example Sentences

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

From BBC • Jun. 9, 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

Some of the features, including image generation, will have daily usage limits because they rely on powerful server models, the company said.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The ability to manipulate these electronic states using magnetic fields could make cobalt a valuable platform for developing future devices that rely on controlling both charge and spin.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

In this case, Clare had to rely on precedent.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman