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relied

  • past participle of rely.
  • past tense form of rely.

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Doctors have long relied on LDL cholesterol and non HDL cholesterol levels to decide when patients should begin or intensify cholesterol lowering treatment.

From Science Daily • Jul. 6, 2026

FRANKFURT—For decades, thousands of niche, world-class manufacturers that form the backbone of the German economy relied on an unassailable moat: unmatched quality.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 4, 2026

His story is a cautionary tale of how tech can promise security but cannot necessarily be relied upon in the event of a crisis.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

The U.S. historically has relied on aging facilities overseas to supply the bulk of its isotopes.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 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

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