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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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count on

That left Roberts to make a jolting admission, when I asked him if the team really can count on Smith returning this season.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 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

Investors shouldn’t count on the Federal Reserve delivering only one interest-rate hike, according to a fixed-income strategist.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026

She could always count on Winnie to want to be her best friend forever, no matter what.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

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count on

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