Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lean (on or against)
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Without probable cause, Windsor could not have forced or compelled a blood test, breath test or urine test, De Bree’s memo said.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025 -
After House Democrats left Texas more than a week ago to prevent the quorum, the Republican speaker of the Texas House, Dustin Burrows of Lubbock, issued the civil warrants to compel the Democrats to return to Austin.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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Obama did much of this without Republicans forcing his hand.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Alex Austin ended Jayden Daniels' last period, knocking away an end-zone pass on fourth-and-six to force a would-be turnover on downs.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
7 Aug. 2025
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But most analysts believe the GOP can eventually muscle through its move in Texas.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
5 Aug. 2025
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The effort to claw back a sliver of federal spending came just weeks after Republicans also muscled through Trump’s tax and spending cut bill without any Democratic support.—
Kevin Freking,
Chicago Tribune,
18 July 2025
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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 20 Aug. 2025.
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