rely on

Example Sentences

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Ahead of broader commercialization, pure-play quantum companies rely on a concentrated base of early adopters.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

However, Megan Greene said the MPC can’t rely on markets to do its job, and yields will likely fall back if the BOE doesn’t raise the key rate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

At most, Whitton’s case appeared to be a new opportunity to explain that a court could not rely on postconviction DNA evidence, an issue that has split the lower courts.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

According to the Department of Education, Northern Ireland schools currently rely on guidance rather than law, meaning allergy safety measures can vary from school to school.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

“People don’t make good Anchors, though, Craig. They change. The people here are going to change. The patients are going to leave. You can’t rely on them.”

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini