Sentence examples for cannot be counted on to from inspiring English sources

Mr. Bradley's assertion that Mr. Gore cannot be counted on to tell the truth does point up the vice president's habit of exaggerating and revising his record.

The harried waitresses cannot be counted on to give a complete rundown of the dishes, so take a moment to survey the wares and don't hesitate to ask questions.

That plan dissolves when one of the players on the weak side is Jeffries, who cannot be counted on to catch a pass, much less convert a spot-up jumper or finish a play at the rim.

But given the profusion of political parties in Brazil, evangelical Christians spread out their loyalties and cannot be counted on to vote as one unthinking monolith.

Unfortunately, the present administration cannot be counted on to do so on its own.

Local television cannot be counted on to take up the slack.

Primates are silly creatures and cannot be counted on to act in their own best interest.

Regulators and the courts cannot be counted on to uphold contracts.

If past revenues are based on unsustainable conduct, they cannot be counted on to continue into the future.

Thus whoever is elected cannot be counted on to make the necessary changes himself without pressure from outside.

Moreover, the Serbian opposition is hopelessly divided and cannot be counted on to offer any serious challenge.