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counting upon

verb as in depend on; rely

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Pemberton had sent the challenge, with no thought of its being accepted, counting upon the interference of Lynn's friends.

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Tell me;—am I not right in counting upon you for wishing the same thing?

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At bottom, his policy consists in counting upon the innate generosity of the woman.

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He also cautioned the Government at Pretoria, giving chapter and verse, against counting upon "the arm of man."

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You are counting upon what may never happen, and fearing to leave your parent in the hand of Him who gave you to him.

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On this page you'll find 26 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to counting upon, such as: bank on, bargain for, believe, heed, score, and swear by.

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