lean on
verb
leaned on; leaning on; leans on
: to apply pressure to
They were leaning on the governor to pass the law.
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After leaning on transfers for so long, FSU finally has a homegrown linebacker room that looks built to stay.
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D’joumbarey Moreau, Miami Herald, 3 Dec. 2025
The Canadiens’ inconsistent goaltending At least when Sam Montembeault was struggling in October, the Canadiens had Jakub Dobeš to lean on.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
The video was created using artificial intelligence, a tactic the NRSC has increasingly leaned on for creating campaign materials.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 1 Dec. 2025
As rain started to pour down on Bank of America Stadium in the second half, Canales leaned on Hubbard to great success.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 Nov. 2025
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D’joumbarey Moreau, Miami Herald, 3 Dec. 2025
The Canadiens’ inconsistent goaltending At least when Sam Montembeault was struggling in October, the Canadiens had Jakub Dobeš to lean on.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
The video was created using artificial intelligence, a tactic the NRSC has increasingly leaned on for creating campaign materials.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 1 Dec. 2025
As rain started to pour down on Bank of America Stadium in the second half, Canales leaned on Hubbard to great success.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 Nov. 2025
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“Lean on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lean%20on. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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