as in to depend (on or upon)
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Alex Snesarev, co-founder of AI Barmen, said user engagement has been stronger than expected.—
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But this view illustrates exactly why he’s expected to be anointed a superstar in Milan.—
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New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Rely (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rely%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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