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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Throughout this difficult time, the Eastland family is leaning on the wider camp community for support.
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Hilary Shenfeld, People.com, 12 July 2025
New Zealand, under new head coach Scott Robertson, leaned on a veteran core to control the match, including standout performances from Ardie Savea, Richie Mo'unga, and Beauden Barrett.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
At the convention, the organization will be leaning on participants to guide the NAACP’s path in its fight against the president and his proposed and enacted policies.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2025
For now, Samsung is leaning on hardware upgrades and AI to differentiate its phones from the growing competition.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
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Hilary Shenfeld, People.com, 12 July 2025
New Zealand, under new head coach Scott Robertson, leaned on a veteran core to control the match, including standout performances from Ardie Savea, Richie Mo'unga, and Beauden Barrett.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
At the convention, the organization will be leaning on participants to guide the NAACP’s path in its fight against the president and his proposed and enacted policies.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2025
For now, Samsung is leaning on hardware upgrades and AI to differentiate its phones from the growing competition.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
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“Lean on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lean%20on. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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