bank on

Example Sentences

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But that summertime snow bank on the slopes of the Sierra Nevada is disappearing early, and fast — dropping to 38% of average for mid-March statewide.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

That push-and-pull is widely expected to keep the central bank on hold as officials monitor the fallout from the war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

That sentiment comes at bad time for cruise companies, which bank on their reputation for value and glamour but have had to win over travelers amid general economic anxiety.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

He's 33 and in great nick, but you can't bank on another opportunity coming around.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

I don’t have the money to buy him something flashy, but my parents don't really drop bank on gifts either.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera