You could always 'rely on' [='count on'] him to disagree. [=you could always be sure that he would disagree]
The economy may improve next year, but it's not something you can 'rely on'.
They 'rely on' a well for all their water.
(..) warn or turn themself in to the authorities, we've the names and addresses of the famalies of everyone of you down to the distant cousins. So, we rely therefore, on your complete discretion. Good, anyway, uh... gentleman, ma'dam, allow me to be the first to wish you "bon voyage"! Oops!!! (..)2014 Lucy