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Meanings of main reliance in English

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Usage of main reliance in English
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The main reliance, however, in such cases has been the Amendment mentioned.
The United States Since the Civil War
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The city's main reliance was on the stout hearts of the inhabitants.
The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 19: 1572-73
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The main reliance, therefore, is the life-boat, and to it we return.
Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 445 / Volume 18, New Series, J...
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The main reliance, therefore, must be placed in the citizen soldiery.
Reminiscences of a Pioneer
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Tooth-powders and -pastes may be used, but should not be the main reliance.
How to Live: Rules for Healthful Living Based on Modern Science
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In the West, alfalfa is the main reliance for stockraisers.
Three Acres and Liberty
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Had Judge Douglas lived he would have been Mr. Lincoln's main reliance in Congress.
Marse Henry (Volume 1) / An Autobiography
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The reindeer was the main reliance of these tribes.
The Prehistoric World; Or, Vanished Races
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Nets were the only weapons, strong sinews and a quick hand the main reliance of either.
Vergilius: A Tale of the Coming of Christ
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The schemes indicate that his main reliance was the love-story, which would have been very prominent.
The Life and Works of Friedrich Schiller
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But Tayoga and Willet were the main reliance, and they found no further trace of Indians.
The Shadow of the North: A Story of Old New York and a Lost Camp...
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Their main reliance was the bow and arrow.
First Across the Continent / The Story of the Exploring Expediti...
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This man was of the cook's party, and one upon whom Peters placed his main reliance.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe — Volume 3
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On the Grecian force, commanded by Cle-ar'chus, a Spartan, Cyrus placed his main reliance for success.
Mosaics of Grecian History
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A cow has four feet, but the subsequent one on the right side is her main reliance.
The Complete Works of Brann, the Iconoclast — Volume 01
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The John Adams was our main reliance.
Army Life in a Black Regiment
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