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  • present participle of rely.

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Yet each explanation has limitations, often relying on specific experimental findings and/or theoretical assumptions.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

It means going to each card issuer’s website and clicking the “additional terms” link, rather than just relying on the information presented on the list.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

In Memphis, xAI had said it would build a water recycling plant that can reuse wastewater, instead of relying on the region’s aquifer, which provides drinking water for residents.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Microsoft is asking Arizona regulators to allow it and other large electricity users to build their own power plants instead of relying on utility-owned generation that other customers wind up paying for.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Taisin realized he was relying on her now, and she felt paralyzed.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo




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