- present participle of rely.
relying
Example Sentences
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Both Russia and Ukraine are relying on heavy use of drones to launch attacks in the four-year conflict.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
What troubles Howell is that central banks have been relying on issuance of bonds at the short end of the curve, buybacks and money market liquidity to maintain long-term yields.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
In fact, many of us are relying on various apps, tools and services to eliminate it in our day-to-day lives.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
Those championship San Fernando teams kept running off big plays and using their speed while relying on lots of talent from Pacoima.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
Maybe the crew from the Shu Han was relying on the jumbled crowd for cover, too.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
