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  • present participle of rely.

relying





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He struggles to develop younger players, instead relying on veterans to carry the weight.

From Los Angeles Times • 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

The researchers addressed this by using the shortest path in their geometric model of color perception rather than relying on a simple straight line.

From Science Daily • Jun. 7, 2026

So Kim needs to ensure he is not left relying on a weakening partner.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

“Dr. Relf, we’ve been relying on your readings of the alethiometer for a couple of years now. We’re grateful for that. You’ll have realized that there are other alethiometrists working for us.”

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman




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