count on

British  

verb

1. (intr, preposition) to rely or depend on

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count on Idioms  

1. 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

And short of guaranteeing that someone gets slapped across the face every year, count on the Oscars to try to regain its distinction while courting viewers however possible.

From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2026

The Great Wealth Transfer has been talked about too much, and until it has actually happened, I don’t think people should count on it,” said Trevor Ausen, a financial adviser with Authentic Life Financial Planning.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026

While Tiani has been silent since the start of Saturday's attacks, he was able to count on the unwavering loyalty of his presidential guard, which repelled an assault on the presidential palace.

From Barron's ● Aug. 30, 2026

"In the first half, we didn't play a really good game, but we could really count on everyone throwing everything into every ball and every cross," Jaissle said.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026

While their foster homes and orphanages and schools always changed, Danny could count on two things: his sister and their book.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

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