relying

Example Sentences

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Late Friday, firefighters had been relying on drone-based thermometers to estimate the temperature inside the failing tank, which gave a reading of 61 degrees, with 50 degrees being the goal.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

But so far Thames Valley Police have still not been formally given any information by the department and are relying on material released publicly.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The results are the latest indication that the big tech companies are relying more heavily than ever on sales of hardware, especially silicon chips, to drive profits.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

This hybrid strategy reduced uncertainty more effectively than relying on either method alone.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

Now old and poor, Andrew Jackson’s daughter-in-law Sarah was permitted to live at the Hermitage, relying upon Alfred and Gracy to care for her.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis