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have been relying
  • present perfect progressive of rely.

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While economists, policymakers and business leaders have been relying on private sector data, analysts stress that these cannot replace numbers produced by the US government, which are viewed as the gold standard.

From Barron's • Oct. 30, 2025

For DiDesiderio, who was a school administrator before joining Renaissance, this meant explaining how schools have been relying on Renaissance products to help students get back on track.

From Salon • Jul. 26, 2023

It is clear in Libya, for example, that Wagner units have been relying heavily on support from the Russian defence ministry.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2023

Lower courts have been relying on that ruling to dismiss misconduct lawsuits against law enforcement that did not involve prosecutions.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 23, 2023

I am anxious to know this because I have been relying somewhat on Emprote and Hygiama lately, for I had got so that I could scarcely digest anything.

From The Healthy Life, Vol. V, Nos. 24-28 The Independent Health Magazine by Daniel, Charles William

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