count on

Example Sentences

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Know who you can generally count on in this world?

From Salon • Jun. 20, 2026

That might not matter as much if shareholders could count on the SpaceX board to protect their interests, but your old Magic 8 Ball, if it’s on the ball, might counsel: “Don’t count on it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

Still, don’t count on gold to always find support from changes in the geopolitical landscape.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

“I can count on one hand the number of repairs I’ve needed and I’ve never been stranded,” said Gleeson, a former software engineer who is now working toward a master’s degree in social work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

“Don’t count on the French to stop Hitler. Which means we’ll be next.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin