were relying
- past progressive of rely.
Example Sentences
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In several districts across the country, organizations reported they were relying less on the federal government amid changes to rules and funding levels.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
Beccuau said there was no sign the spoils had crossed the French border, but investigators were relying on contacts abroad to signal if something suspicious showed up.
From Barron's ● Jan. 19, 2026
The founders may have opted for more permissive language because they were relying on norms and a jealous legislative branch to constrain presidential adventurism.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2025
“We were out of L.A. County Fire trucks. We were relying on our mutual aid partners that were there,” Marrone said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2025
The chief, the captain, the sergeant—they all were relying on him to keep the pancake-house property free of mischief.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
