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count on

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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

By now, it’s at least clear that Infantino can’t count on winning his third full term by acclamation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026

For years, the club could count on that kind of work.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026

La Guaira's Governor Jose Alejandro Teran, however, last week said 1,338 people were missing, basing the count on a residential registry.

From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026

As he starts his term as Fed chair, Warsh can’t count on the support of his fellow governors for his agenda, Bianco said.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 25, 2026

“Your dog has to be able to count on you.”

From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers

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count on

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