count on
verb
counted on; counting on; counts on
: to look forward to as certain : anticipate
counted on winning
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But counting on two players with hamstring issues to rescue the defense seems more foolish than strategic.
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Troy Renck, Denver Post, 23 Feb. 2026
Trump can still count on his loyal Republican lawmakers to shower him with standing ovations.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2026
Fernando Alvarez, Capgemini's chief strategy and development officer, said OpenAI is counting on its Frontier Alliances to help roll out its technology at scale.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
Each plant can be counted on to produce a large number of flower stalks, and the clumps of sword-like foliage add shape and texture to the garden throughout the year.
—Angela England, The Spruce, 22 Feb. 2026
The 22-year-old Kurtz is counting on the A's carrying their momentum from late last year in a 76-86 finish and having a faster start this season to become a contender again in the AL West.
—ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
These days, private equity is entering every corner of the vast 401(k) ecosystem that ordinary Americans count on for their golden years.
—Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026
Companies sue for tariff refunds The president had been counting on revenue from tariffs to boost the federal budget, reshore manufacturing and balance the scales with America’s trading partners.
—Angela Palermo
february 21, Idaho Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
The district does not have a final count on how many positions may be cut.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
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Troy Renck, Denver Post, 23 Feb. 2026
Trump can still count on his loyal Republican lawmakers to shower him with standing ovations.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2026
Fernando Alvarez, Capgemini's chief strategy and development officer, said OpenAI is counting on its Frontier Alliances to help roll out its technology at scale.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
Each plant can be counted on to produce a large number of flower stalks, and the clumps of sword-like foliage add shape and texture to the garden throughout the year.
—Angela England, The Spruce, 22 Feb. 2026
The 22-year-old Kurtz is counting on the A's carrying their momentum from late last year in a 76-86 finish and having a faster start this season to become a contender again in the AL West.
—ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
These days, private equity is entering every corner of the vast 401(k) ecosystem that ordinary Americans count on for their golden years.
—Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026
Companies sue for tariff refunds The president had been counting on revenue from tariffs to boost the federal budget, reshore manufacturing and balance the scales with America’s trading partners.
—Angela Palermo
february 21, Idaho Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
The district does not have a final count on how many positions may be cut.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
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“Count on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/count%20on. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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