relied on
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Daniel-Hoste, who made $40,000 at the time, relied on his three cards as a way to plug the gap when cash got low toward the end of the church’s two-week pay period.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
The breakthrough relied on a process known as pressure quenching.
From Science Daily • May 27, 2026
Because of the relentless schedule between September and March, such signings have mainly relied on analysis sessions rather than physical work to adapt to the intensity, detail and structure of life under Howe.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
In recent weeks, Hezbollah has increasingly relied on fiber-optic drones — which are both low-cost and impervious to jamming — to harass Israeli positions.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
From the beginning, when as a child he realized his humped body would never conquer worlds, he relied on his mind.
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
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