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 in the middle of this evolving landscape, young adults are leaning on each other more than anyone else.
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Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Whoever joins the Lakers’ staff will be leaned on to help the rest of the roster, most notably Austin Reaves, who is set for free agency next summer and in line for a massive raise.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
The album leans on a less-is-more approach, with songs averaging around two minutes without skimping on quality.
—Mark P. Braboy, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2025
Idaho’s budget leans on federal funding The extent to which states will see federal funding decline for these programs remains an open question.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 15 May 2025
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Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Whoever joins the Lakers’ staff will be leaned on to help the rest of the roster, most notably Austin Reaves, who is set for free agency next summer and in line for a massive raise.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
The album leans on a less-is-more approach, with songs averaging around two minutes without skimping on quality.
—Mark P. Braboy, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2025
Idaho’s budget leans on federal funding The extent to which states will see federal funding decline for these programs remains an open question.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 15 May 2025
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“Lean on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lean%20on. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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