relied on
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The four papers relied on retrospective reviews of insurance claims and medical databases.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
The book’s author, Mia Ballard, denied that she had relied on AI to pen the book but said an acquaintance she had hired to edit the novel used AI.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
To tackle the problem, the researchers relied on lattice quantum chromodynamics, a computational technique that simulates the strong force using enormous supercomputers.
From Science Daily • May 19, 2026
The High Court said that the fines were unlawful because they relied on the assumption that Spain was her tax residence for the 2011 fiscal year, "a fact which has not been proven".
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Despite her personal strength, Joycelyn relied on her whole community, including Louis Austin, a close friend of her father’s.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
![]()