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rely

British pronunciation/ɹɪlˈa‍ɪ/
American pronunciation/ɹiˈɫaɪ/, /ɹɪˈɫaɪ/
to rely
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
1

to fully depend on someone or something

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Examples
1The project's success will rely on getting the meat and potatoes right, ensuring the core components are solid.
2The politician refused to consider new policies or ideas, relying instead on the tried-and-true methods of the past, as custom is the guide of the ignorant.
3The company that relies too heavily on a single product or service may be vulnerable to market changes or competition, demonstrating how the pitcher goes so often to the well that it is broken at last.
4The control of blood glucose, blood pressure, and breathing rates rely heavily on negative feedback loops.
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