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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And years of tournament reels have proven anything can happen, particularly with top teams often leaning on younger high-end NBA prospects against older and more experienced teams.
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ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
For those whose skin leans on the drier side, year-round, hydration flooding with essences, toners, and ampoules maximizes hydration without adding unwanted heaviness.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026
Video of the incident shows Islas leaning on a scooter in the middle of Alameda Street when the impact happens.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
As Venezuelans ran onto the infield to celebrate, the dismayed Americans stared while leaning on their dugout railing.
—Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
For those whose skin leans on the drier side, year-round, hydration flooding with essences, toners, and ampoules maximizes hydration without adding unwanted heaviness.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026
Video of the incident shows Islas leaning on a scooter in the middle of Alameda Street when the impact happens.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
As Venezuelans ran onto the infield to celebrate, the dismayed Americans stared while leaning on their dugout railing.
—Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
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“Lean on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lean%20on. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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