rely
verb (used without object), re·lied, re·ly·ing.
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When do we stop and start believing Jay, the person whose testimony upon which the state of Maryland relies?
Adnan Killed Her! No, Jay Did It! Serial’s Uncertain, True-to-Reality EndEmily Shire
December 18, 2014
It would be the novel, which relies on words alone to create whole worlds.
The president often “relies on the logic of a law professor rather than the passion of a leader,” Panetta writes.
Instead we must decimate the mid-level leadership ISIS relies on.
ISIS does not depend on heavy weapons in Iraq, but it relies heavily on technicals to mass forces before capturing new territory.
Historical Examples of relies
A country which relies entirely for its defence upon mercenaries is rapidly approaching decay.
The Young CarthaginianG.A. Henty
Professor Geddes relies on the changes in the soil and climate to account for the origin of spines in plants.
Lamarck, the Founder of EvolutionAlpheus Spring Packard
Emperor William relies on them in Germany, and the same influences are very busy taking care of Ireland.
The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 11 (of 12)Robert G. Ingersoll
He relies on the prudence of Congress in relation to the measures necessary to ensure success in this matter.
He relies for work upon the ventures of confident and contented capital.
Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the PresidentsGrover Cleveland