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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However, Americans are now increasingly leaning on credit cards to buy essentials like gas and groceries, according to TD Bank, which provided CNBC with an exclusive early look at its new credit card pulse check survey.
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Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
Sources shared at the time that Kidman was leaning on her close family members during the difficult time.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
This is especially relevant as the Phillies enter October because they are expected to lean on Duran for more than three outs if the situation calls for it.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Richter asks before leaning on a chair upside down as Slater slaps his butt again.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
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Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
Sources shared at the time that Kidman was leaning on her close family members during the difficult time.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
This is especially relevant as the Phillies enter October because they are expected to lean on Duran for more than three outs if the situation calls for it.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Richter asks before leaning on a chair upside down as Slater slaps his butt again.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
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“Lean on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lean%20on. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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