RELY in a Sentence

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For RELY, below is one of 91 sentences:
Remaining motionless is their best defense, but when startled, snowshoes rely on their long, powerful hind legs to run away from danger.

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 Meanings and Examples of RELY
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rely
 v.  rest with confidence; have confidence; depend
Classic Sentence: (52 in 4 pages)
1  He therefore put his geography-book under his pillow, because he had heard that was a very good thing to do when one wants to learn one's lesson; but one cannot, however, rely upon it entirely.
Andersen's Fairy Tales By Hans Christian Andersen
Context  Highlight   In THE DREAM OF LITTLE TUK
2  "Oh, rely on me," said Villefort.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre Dumas
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 12. Father and Son.
3  Fortunately, Morrel had some funds coming in on which he could rely; and, as they reached him, he found himself in a condition to meet his engagements when the end of July came.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre Dumas
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 30. The Fifth of September.
4  I see that plainly enough, my most excellent host, and you may rely upon me to proclaim so striking a proof of your attention to your guests wherever I go.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre Dumas
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 34. The Colosseum.
5  The host again assured them they might rely on him, and that their wishes should be attended to; upon which Franz and Albert mounted to their apartments, and proceeded to disencumber themselves of their costumes.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre Dumas
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 36. The Carnival at Rome.
6  I do not say more, relying on you as you may rely on me.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre Dumas
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 37. The Catacombs of Saint Sebastian.
7  True, he might in such a case rely on the kindness of Signor Torlonia.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre Dumas
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 37. The Catacombs of Saint Sebastian.
8  When he quitted me, he bade me be of good courage, and to rely upon his doing all in his power to convince my judges of my innocence.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre Dumas
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 45. The Rain of Blood.
9  Well, I rely upon your promise.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre Dumas
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 92. The Suicide.
10  For my own part, I do not hesitate to say that, notwithstanding all the evidence produced against her, I believe and rely on her perfect innocence.
Frankenstein By Mary Shelley
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 8
11  Then you may rely upon it," said Herbert, "that there would be great danger of his doing it.
Great Expectations By Charles Dickens
Context  Highlight   In Chapter XLI
12  The busy people achieve their full share of mischief in the world, you may rely upon it.
David Copperfield By Charles Dickens
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER 16. I AM A NEW BOY IN MORE SENSES THAN ONE
13  Then, my dear," I said, "you may rely upon it, it's free.
David Copperfield By Charles Dickens
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER 16. I AM A NEW BOY IN MORE SENSES THAN ONE
14  If you can ever give me help, rely upon it I will ask you for it.
David Copperfield By Charles Dickens
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER 42. MISCHIEF
15  Nowhere in the world was there anyone to turn to, anyone to rely upon.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XLVIII
Example Sentence: (39 in 3 pages)
16  I rely implicitly on His power, and confide wholly in His goodness.
17  In an age of smart missiles and precision-guided weaponry President Bush is going to have to rely upon good old-fashioned charm if he is to win over America's sceptical NATO allies.
18  Meanwhile, In Russia, hardliners contend that their nation should rely more on nuclear weapons to offset NATO's superiority in conventional military forces and to cope with the U.S. missile defense program, now creeping toward Russia's borders.
19  Inasmuch as our supply of electricity is cut off, we shall have to rely on the hens to incubate these eggs.
20  Remaining motionless is their best defense, but when startled, snowshoes rely on their long, powerful hind legs to run away from danger.
21  Since he lacks originality he must rely on quotation in speech.
22  It's important to have a multilayered, deep defensive posture and not to rely on a single perimeter approach to mitigate risk.
23  Promising “a year of action” as he tries to rejuvenate a presidency mired in low approval ratings and stymied by partisan stalemates, Mr. Obama used his annual State of the Union address to chart a new path forward relying on his own executive authority.
24  Working with the most shoestring of shoestring budgets and relying heavily on volunteer support, she has been a relentless campaigner to make the month-long event a success.
25  The Health clinic is relying on volunteers to run the office and answer the telephones.
26  If something could disenchant voters, it would be the image of a political leader who is relying on an omnipotent image to woo votes.
27  He is quick and agile, which is something we relied on.
28  Many of Yunnan nomadic tribes or those engaged in husbandry, in particular, relied on agricultural products from Sichuan.
29  Maya elites relied on luxury items, such as jade and quetzal feathers, to denote high social rank.
30  Farmers and packers have relied on casual labor for centuries to harvest in autumn.