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count on

British

verb

(intr, preposition) to rely or depend on

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count on Idioms

Also, count upon. Rely on, depend on, as in You can always count on Kent to be punctual, or Carol was counting upon getting a raise in spring. [First half of 1600s]

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For 50 years, diners in Los Feliz knew they could count on a warm welcome and a hearty meal from Tony Fanara.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026

"I will say it to the leaders of Iran: Do not count on things remaining quiet if you attack us," he said in a video published on his social media.

From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026

“People should know that they can count on me and I have their back.”

From Salon ● Jul. 14, 2026

That way, you have at least one reliable paycheck you can count on.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026

For now, I’d enjoy the hot sun, a freshly fried funnel cake, and the warm feeling of having a friend and a whole lot of people to count on.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry

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count on

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