relied on
Example Sentences
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Ramaphosa said he will now ask the courts to review and set aside the report, which he argues relied on hearsay evidence.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
The world's biggest film festival, which kicks off on Tuesday, has long relied on Hollywood to provide a dose of mass-market entertainment alongside the sometimes edgy independent cinema that forms the core of its programme.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
Traditionally, many furniture factories in Foshan have relied on orders from retailers that would then sell the products to consumers.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
Still, I relied on credit to get me by at times and incurred credit-card debt when I wanted to buy more than I could afford.
From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026
In the craziness of the burning factory, I’d done what I’d been training to do—I’d relied on my partner and cuffed the target before I’d gotten a decent look at her.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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