counting on
Example Sentences
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I guess they are counting on a playoff appearance to recover the lost regular-season revenues.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
Millions of unfinished homes show why the housing bust is still weighing on Chinese consumers—and the global companies counting on them.
From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026
He keeps mentioning that he’s working to adjust his schedule so he doesn’t have to work late, seemingly for his own lifestyle, but I’m not counting on it.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
City sources have previously told BBC Sport they are "counting on" the player for next season, while a significant fee would need to be offered to even consider a sale of the player.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
“There are other kids who were left out of the talent show who may be counting on the Alterna-Fiesta show.”
From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez
