relying

Example Sentences

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Relying solely on geographic diversification methods, in which portfolios seek to offset losses in one market in lieu of another, also belongs to a bygone era, according to Holzer.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Relying on desalination, the San Diego County Water Authority will consider transferring water to cities in Arizona and Nevada that soon will face cuts in Colorado River water.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

Relying on yuan appreciation to narrow the trade surplus may be a suboptimal strategy for Beijing, economists say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

"Relying on advice is not a complete defence - it must be reasonable to do so in the circumstances and that advice cannot be 'obviously wrong'," he said.

From BBC • Sep. 3, 2025

Relying on bottled oxygen as an aid to ascent is a practice that’s sparked acrimonious debate ever since the British first took experimental oxygen rigs to Everest in 1921.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer