counted upon
Example Sentences
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That’s why a little weakness can be counted upon to spark interest in hedging a stock portfolio.
From Barron's • Nov. 12, 2025
“They give us good minutes and they’re going to be counted upon to play at the top of their game for the next two weeks,” McLellan said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2023
Also, the comfort of returning home to “this place which was all his own, these things which were so glad to see him again and could always be counted upon for the same simple welcome.”
From Washington Post • Dec. 23, 2022
Wide receiver Skyy Moore, the Chiefs’ other second-round pick, will be counted upon heavily to help overcome the loss of Tyreek Hill in the passing game.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 30, 2022
No, humanity and its unreliable ways could not be counted upon.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
