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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Instead, institutions should integrate practical AI literacy into career-specific programs and lean on strategic partnerships with industry employers.
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Michael Hansen, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The pair decided to lean on and share information from local organizations such as the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA), Inclusive Action for the City and the National Day Laborer Organizing Network, rather than centering themselves in the ongoing conversation, said Celia.
—Karla Marie Sanford, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2025
But a whole lot of the conflict leans on relationships that demand either a long YouTube explainer video or keeping a Wikipedia tab open at all times just to remember what happened in the previous season.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 27 June 2025
Now, out of necessity, the godfather oversees a roster leaning on youth, counting on tomorrow.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 27 June 2025
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Michael Hansen, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The pair decided to lean on and share information from local organizations such as the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA), Inclusive Action for the City and the National Day Laborer Organizing Network, rather than centering themselves in the ongoing conversation, said Celia.
—Karla Marie Sanford, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2025
But a whole lot of the conflict leans on relationships that demand either a long YouTube explainer video or keeping a Wikipedia tab open at all times just to remember what happened in the previous season.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 27 June 2025
Now, out of necessity, the godfather oversees a roster leaning on youth, counting on tomorrow.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 27 June 2025
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“Lean on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lean%20on. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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