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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Recent Examples of rely
Research in Frontiers in Oral Health found that using it twice daily can strip out the nitrate-reducing bacteria the body relies on for healthy blood pressure regulation.
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Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
Once glycogen becomes critically low, the body relies on fat for energy.
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Claire Maldarelli,
Scientific American,
2 July 2026
Even college funding increasingly relies on Section 529 plans.
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Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The result is a space that feels closed in rather than open and airy—especially ones that rely on natural light.
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Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
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Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
Once glycogen becomes critically low, the body relies on fat for energy.
—
Claire Maldarelli,
Scientific American,
2 July 2026
Even college funding increasingly relies on Section 529 plans.
—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The result is a space that feels closed in rather than open and airy—especially ones that rely on natural light.
—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
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From there, the workup depends on what a doctor finds.
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In some states, Powerball tickets can be bought online depending on local jurisdiction.
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The department’s definition laid out several criteria used to weigh if degrees count as professional programs.
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States can still count mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day, a blow to Republicans who had pushed for stricter regulations.
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“Rely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rely. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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