had relied
- past perfect of rely.
Example Sentences
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But perhaps most saliently, the whole incident brought to light just how much the Supreme Court had relied on this particular security firm in the past.
From Slate ● Jul. 15, 2026
While the WFA had relied largely on volunteers, the FA had the resources and finances to develop and professionalise operations.
From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2026
California traditionally had relied on the Sierra snowpack to hold about 30% of its water, on average.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 1, 2026
They found that the variety and quantity of fruits and vegetables provided essential vitamins and minerals that would have been missing if participants had relied only on higher calorie whole foods.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 5, 2026
She remembered all the times she, Luke, and Thalia had relied on highway rest stops when they were homeless demigods, trying to survive.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
