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  • present participle of rely.

relying





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This time there was no film, no lighting and not much theater, Dudamel relying on the sheer intensity of the music.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 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

The researchers addressed this by using the shortest path in their geometric model of color perception rather than relying on a simple straight line.

From Science Daily • Jun. 7, 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

Well, maybe I'm relying too heavily on chance, Victor thought.

From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke




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