counted on
Example Sentences
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For decades, most Americans felt like the FBI was a reliable law enforcement agency that could be counted on to solve crimes and protect us from some of the worst criminals.
From Salon ● Sep. 18, 2026
"Now, they can be counted on your fingers."
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
The corps was far more numerous than the populations of the villages on its route; its ravages cleaned out food stores that local peoples counted on for survival.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
According to the Associated Press, an estimated 56% of votes have been counted on Thursday.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
I loved how smart my teammates were, and how they could always be counted on to perform their routines with consistency, making everything look easy.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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