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counting upon



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The Mariners see Crawford as a foundational piece, one of their core players whom they are counting upon to build a brighter future.

From Seattle Times Apr. 8, 2022

Getting it right is what the NHL was counting upon when it joined the NFL and Major League Baseball in allowing coaches to challenge calls.

From Washington Times Oct. 29, 2015

He had lost the protection of the twin cores, and only now that it was gone did he realize how much he had been counting upon it.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

In short, he had been counting upon a reunion.

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green

Mr. Galanter said he was counting upon our infield to act as a solid defensive front.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok



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