rely
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“It’s not like we have fire engines out there, so it’s all by hand. We had to rely on Hotshot crews and small, 10-person” teams.
From Los Angeles Times • 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
Much of Libya is controlled by rival militias, and smuggling networks rely on their co-operation.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
But private credit makes up only 3% of property insurers’ fixed-income portfolios, the core holdings insurers rely on to pay claims, according to research by insurance ratings firm AM Best.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
“Okay, not a child, but not quite an adult. I think Dad and I rely on you too much to take care of things. We sometimes forget that you need us.”
From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence
Vocabulary lists containing rely
Because of Winn-Dixie
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Ancient Egypt and Kush, Lessons 1–3
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Thirteen Reasons Why
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