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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But even more than her team depends on Clark, the league and the sport as a whole have leaned on the star to elevate its popularity.
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
The setting will be in Disney’s office, and for much of the show Disney will be leaning on his desk, although the figure was teased as being able to stand up.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
These assumptions often surface in health or lifestyle advice, where responses often lean on stereotypes rather than personalized guidance, such as offering generalized recommendations for people over 50 instead of a more nuanced approach.
—Diana Spehar, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
To avoid tumbling over the edge, the director leans on grimness.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2025
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
The setting will be in Disney’s office, and for much of the show Disney will be leaning on his desk, although the figure was teased as being able to stand up.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
These assumptions often surface in health or lifestyle advice, where responses often lean on stereotypes rather than personalized guidance, such as offering generalized recommendations for people over 50 instead of a more nuanced approach.
—Diana Spehar, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
To avoid tumbling over the edge, the director leans on grimness.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2025
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“Lean on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lean%20on. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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