as in to rely (on or upon)
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The core of Erin is expected to pass to the east of the Turks and Caicos Islands and the southeastern Bahamas tonight and Monday.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025 -
When the Butler trade happened, Miami was expected to get more playing time opened up for Highsmith.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Depend (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depend%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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