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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lean (on or against)
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The lawsuit Paxton brought against the company sought compensation for economic losses, civil penalties and a court order compelling the company to take corrective measures to prevent future tragedies.—
Lana Ferguson,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Feb. 2026 -
Nonetheless, host Alan Cumming felt compelled to smooth things over, emphasizing the involuntary nature of the outbursts.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the Senate GOP is not united on forcing Democrats to commit to a talking filibuster to pass the voter ID bill.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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But in the new series, Kayce’s serenity has been brutally shattered, forcing him to find a new path forward after an unimaginable tragedy.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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Ivan Marchenko, a 6-foot-7, 215-pound forward from Ukraine, muscled inside for a game-high 21 points.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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His hopes of passing that ban on institutional housing investors appeals to members of both parties, but Democrats remain skeptical Trump is willing to muscle that through his own party.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Lean (on or against).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lean%20%28on%20or%20against%29. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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