rely
verb (used without object)
to depend confidently; put trust in (usually followed by on orupon ).
have relied
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present perfectof rely.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Customers have relied on those discounts to make the holidays work for their finances, given higher prices for essentials like food and gasoline.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
In May, California became the first known large-scale power system in the world to have relied on more than 50% solar power for an entire month.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
Other airlines have relied on private security companies to help map out which flight paths, altitudes and times of day to use, to reduce risks and manage the growing disruptions of Russian air traffic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Lead author Dr. Phil Wiseman, from the University of Southampton, said the latest analysis supports the measurements that astronomers have relied on for years.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 29, 2026
We had heated discussions about whether we ought to have relied on coercive measures.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
