Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leans (on or against)
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This ruling compels companies to confront systemic biases embedded in their hiring data, rather than solely blaming technology.
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When systemic failures persist, lawsuits are the catalyst that compels meaningful reform and protects children who cannot protect themselves.
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One year later, the XFL muscles its way onto the national sports scene with its first two games.
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Gringo Films does not sound like the kind of company that muscles its way into the global animation business.
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This forces the lower esophageal sphincter, the valve between the esophagus and the stomach, to open and close rapidly in succession.
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Andy’s diagnosis pulled her back overnight—a common reality for glioblastoma families, since the disease often forces patients to stop working.
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An activist often pressures a board to focus more on costs, assets, and capital allocation.
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Allocation system pressures dealers.
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“Leans (on or against).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leans%20%28on%20or%20against%29. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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