was relying
- past progressive of rely.
Example Sentences
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Moody added that he was relying on the efforts of his team to keep his "strength up" mentally and physically, so he can complete the challenge.
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026
The Bureau of the Royal Household said in May that her health condition had deteriorated and she was relying on medical devices to support her lung and kidney functions, as well as medication.
From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026
Weiss told staff in January that CBS News was relying too heavily on broadcast television and was "not producing a product that enough people want".
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026
“I was relying on Reddit forums to understand what was happening to my body,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 17, 2026
Perhaps Lola was relying on the twins to wreck the play innocently, and needed only to stand back and observe.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
