counted (on or upon)

verb

past tense of count (on or upon)
as in relied (on or upon)

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expected
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  • That number is expected to rise dramatically in the coming years, further impeding scientific discovery.
    — Chris Young July 28, Refractor, 28 July 2026
  • As the league continues to evaluate officiating and implement new resources, WNBA leadership, players and coaches are expected to remain engaged in conversations about improving consistency on the court.
    — Roberta F. Rodrigues, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
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“Counted (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counted%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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