rely
verb (used without object)
to depend confidently; put trust in (usually followed by on orupon ).
am relying
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present progressiveof rely (1st person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“Because our patients can’t tell us their symptoms like a person can, I am relying on a pet owner to interpret their symptoms,” said Dr. Christine Klippen, an emergency veterinarian at the hospital.
From New York Times ● Apr. 7, 2023
“I am relying on old-fashioned elbow grease and when push comes to shove Arizona voters are going to recognize that I am one candidate that has a proven record of real results,” he said.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 29, 2022
"After these deaths, there is no way in hell I am relying on Amazon to keep me safe," an Amazon employee in a nearby Illinois facility told Bloomberg.
From Salon ● Dec. 16, 2021
No, I am relying on photos and the hearsay of other people.
From Slate ● Aug. 12, 2021
He said, “I am relying on you, son.”
From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara
