rely on

Example Sentences

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Ahead of broader commercialization, pure-play quantum companies rely on a concentrated base of early adopters.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

At most, Whitton’s case appeared to be a new opportunity to explain that a court could not rely on postconviction DNA evidence, an issue that has split the lower courts.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

"Understanding where the water sinks is critical for the infrastructure, the animals, the plants and the rest of the ecosystems that rely on these springs," said Blase LaSala, a Ph.D. student in ecoinformatics.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

According to the Department of Education, Northern Ireland schools currently rely on guidance rather than law, meaning allergy safety measures can vary from school to school.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

No matter what suffering they witnessed and how much they suffered themselves, though, the one thing Marina’s aviators could rely on to bring them strength and comfort was their dependence on each other.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein