relying on
Example Sentences
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Yet each explanation has limitations, often relying on specific experimental findings and/or theoretical assumptions.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
He struggles to develop younger players, instead relying on veterans to carry the weight.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
It means going to each card issuer’s website and clicking the “additional terms” link, rather than just relying on the information presented on the list.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
In Memphis, xAI had said it would build a water recycling plant that can reuse wastewater, instead of relying on the region’s aquifer, which provides drinking water for residents.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Shackleton consulted with Wild, who demanded a place on the boat beside his leader, but Shackleton was relying on his second-in-command to hold the men together while they waited for rescue.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
