as in to depend
to place reliance or trust
rigorously tested the rope before starting out, for the rock climbers would be relying on it with their very lives
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The efficiency of the process relies on close contact between the pollutant, the catalyst, and light.
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
Until that point, certain African and Caribbean countries, such as Cuba, had relied on the support of their Communist big brother.
—Simon Njami, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Prominent tech companies, from Meta, Snap, Epic Games, Twitch and Spotify to X, also rely on Rosenbloum for strategic guidance with their global music licensing.
—Claudia Rosenbaum, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Some advocates say the plan to keep the NPS open is essential to support communities that rely on the parks.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
Until that point, certain African and Caribbean countries, such as Cuba, had relied on the support of their Communist big brother.
—Simon Njami, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Prominent tech companies, from Meta, Snap, Epic Games, Twitch and Spotify to X, also rely on Rosenbloum for strategic guidance with their global music licensing.
—Claudia Rosenbaum, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Some advocates say the plan to keep the NPS open is essential to support communities that rely on the parks.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
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Betterment Learn More Minimum deposit and balance Minimum deposit and balance requirements may vary depending on the investment vehicle selected.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Achieving cost parity with China for batteries requires production at scale, and that scale depends on strong, sustained demand for EVs, the largest battery consumer.—
Rebecca A. Fannin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Though Pearsall may be out due to injury, the team might have Jennings to count on no matter what.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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Now, the neoclassical structure is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and museum counting 57 of Orozco’s frescoes.—
David Shortell,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Rely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rely. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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