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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Example Sentences

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count on

"Germany stands firmly by Israel's side. Our Israeli friends can count on our commitment to ensuring that such a crime never happens again," Merz said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026

“I don’t think you can count on anyone to ‘make it,’” Blaine said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

For investors to count on it, though, many things will have to fall into place at the right time.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

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

I just sat at my desk with my arms crossed over my chest, grumpy, and said, “You don’t count on a calculator. You add.”

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff

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