relying

Example Sentences

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Instead of relying on separate fuel systems for different types of maneuvers, future spacecraft could use a single propellant to perform both rapid movements and slow, highly controlled adjustments.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

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

Apple has struggled to modernize Siri, previously failing to deliver promised features and relying on Google for its back end.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

But I feel like I've spent most of my life wishing for someone else's approval, or relying on their reassurance that I'm living my life the right way.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman