600 examples of rely on in sentences

It was the old, well-tried captain of Ronleigh who spoke, and the boys of Ronleigh who listened, and the manner in which the words were given and received might have reminded one of a speech of Sir Colin Campbell's in the Indian Mutiny, and the answer of the Highlanders he addressed: "Ninety-third, you are my own lads; I rely on you to do yourselves and me credit.

His words were received with a burst of enthusiasm which went to the heart of the commander, and assured him that he could rely on his men in the hour of trial.

"Tell Mary, deacon," said the young sailor, in an aside, "that I rely on her promise, and that I shall think of her, whether it be under the burning sun of the line, or among the ice of the antarctic.

For her political objects, it would not, perhaps, have seemed to her altogether undesirable that the future sovereign of France should be likely to rely on the judgment and to submit to the influence of another, so long as the person who should have the best opportunity of influencing him was her own daughter.

The King, as it should seem with a view to urge him to rely on his own stores as an original writer, and to continue his labours, then said, "I do not think you borrow much from any body."

As soon as this paper had been, read, he threw it into the fire, and bade Grenville rely on his memory for its contents.

Whatsoever thy fortune is, be contented with it, trust in him, rely on him, refer thyself wholly to him.

For relief and deliverance let us firmly rely on that kind Providence which I am sure watches with peculiar care over the destinies of our Republic, and on the intelligence and wisdom of our countrymen.

This communication appears not to have been received; but the transmission of it hither, instead of founding on it an actual repeal of the orders or assurances that the repeal would ensue, will not permit us to rely on any effective change in the British cabinet.

In any event, they may confidently rely on my hearty cooperation to the fullest extent to which my views of the Constitution and my sense of duty will permit.

Whipple, West knew, was weak on putting, but it is ever risky to rely on your opponent's weakness.

How much does he rely on her judgment and help in the conduct of serious affairs?

Of course you can rely on me to give it every chance.

There was no policing of the sea, and every trader had to rely on his own efforts for protection.

It may be that he has no knowledge of the present domicile of Mr. William Beauvoirin which case we shall rely on you to take such steps as, in your judgment, will best conduce to a satisfactory solution of the mystery.

It is evident that these birds rely on sea and swell to cast their food up on ice ledgesonly

Do not, again, rely on your numbers.

This contrast became sharper as time went on, and, as Washington was in a position where he had to do something, he was forced to rely on Hamilton more and more.

His precepts are, on the contrary, grossly utilitarian, being intended not for a man who wishes to win the heart and hand of an honest girl, but for a libertine who has no money to buy the favors of a wanton, and therefore must rely on flatteries and obsequious fawning.

If we may rely on Mariner there is still another point in which the Tongans appear to be far above other Polynesians, and barbarians in general.

If she chooses an upper middle class district she also, like the specialist, must be content to wait, and in fact she is ill-advised to choose such a neighbourhood unless she can rely on some good social introductions.

I think I can rely on my persuasive powers for that much.

" "In all that beseems a gentleman and a man of honour and loyalty your Excellency may rely on me," Jocelyn replied.

Rely on it, Madam, Lady Exeter will contradict that assertion, and disprove it.

"And he may rely on my present oiler of friendship.

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