Example sentences of "be to rely on " in BNC.
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| 1 | Labour 's preference seems to be to rely on the political process to protect the rights of the citizen . |
| 2 | Separated women — like single mothers and other persons unable to take paid work but uncovered by insurance — were to rely on National Assistance , the meagre ‘ safety net ’ that was the precursor of today 's Supplementary Benefit . |
| 3 | The more frequently graded tests are used , the better will be the understanding of those who are to rely on them for the selection of candidates . |
| 4 | One common solution to this problem , which avoids the politically undesirable alternative of imposing or reimposing fees , is to rely on parents to provide equipment , just as they are very widely expected to help in the construction and sometimes the furnishing of schools . |
| 5 | The other is to rely on other data which it is hoped might serve as indicators of satisfaction . |
| 6 | The Committee has shied away from recommending any sanction more drastic than public censure , such as delisting , for failure to include the statement of compliance , and it is to rely on shareholders to use their influence to ensure compliance with the elements of the code . |
| 7 | But he must go on to explain the sorts of variations which have this effect on individuals ( or other subjects ) if he is to rely on counterfactual claims about the actions of subjects . |
| 8 | Unless one has followed the rug-making process through from clipping to completion , the only way to assess the quality of the wool is to rely on the " feel " of the item and the reputation of the individual weaving group . |
| 9 | What we can not do is to rely on their happening . |
| 10 | All she could do now was to rely on Ethel being merciful ( which was not one of Ethel 's main qualities ) . |