Example sentences of "be [verb] on [to-vb] a " in BNC.
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| 1 | The graph of the cratering rate for the Moon ( Figure 8.1 ) can only be relied on to give a very general indication of the ages of the various cratered regions on the other terrestrial planets , even if considerable care is taken in adapting the data to these planets . |
| 2 | In my view , however , therein lies its strength ; it is a programme that can be relied on to give an unvarnished account of the proceedings of the House and its committees ; it has been called a mini-Hansard . |
| 3 | " Auntie Eve " could always be relied on to take an interest in their studies , or come up with something exciting such as a picnic or a day in the bush when they were home from boarding school . |
| 4 | The court can not be relied on to imply a term that the parties should co-operate in the appointment of a replacement : see 8.17.4 . |
| 5 | The recognised or nominal leaders of such groups may be relied on to produce an initial list of individuals who are presumed to have power in community affairs ( leaders ) . |
| 6 | If it were absent , all transactors could be relied on to keep a promise to implement any decision to the best of their ability . |
| 7 | There was a ‘ secret list ’ of useful persons who could be relied on to keep an eye open for promising young men . |