count on
Example Sentences
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But Jack hasn’t counted on the tenacity of Robert’s accomplice-sister, Penny, a felon with a genius IQ who shows up seeking answers.
The U.S. credit market and economy are counting on it.
From Barron's
The United States can count on plenty of other military assets in the region, including ships in the Red Sea and the Gulf, and the Baledogle airfield in Somalia.
From Barron's
About half of Americans between 62 and 74 cannot count on even $25,000 per person per year, which is barely enough to cover basic expenses, according to labor economist Teresa Ghilarducci.
From MarketWatch
Experts recommend going to the post office to get a letter postmarked if you want to ensure it meets a deadline and can’t count on internet access to file official documents digitally.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
