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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Without a thriving prospect pipeline to lean on, and with some bad contracts at the NHL level, this team could need a reset to better contend next year around David Pastrnak, Jeremy Swayman and Charlie McAvoy.
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Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
Henry will lean on his best friend Jasper (original cast member Sean Ryan Fox), and his new superfan sidekick to find their way out.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 16 Jan. 2025
Where other teams deploy double teams and traps on those players to offset their lack of size, the Bulls typically lean on Williams’ ability to defend one-on-one.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
Use this transit to reassess your priorities — think about the long-term effects of your spending habits, and don’t be afraid to lean on a friend for advice.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
Henry will lean on his best friend Jasper (original cast member Sean Ryan Fox), and his new superfan sidekick to find their way out.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 16 Jan. 2025
Where other teams deploy double teams and traps on those players to offset their lack of size, the Bulls typically lean on Williams’ ability to defend one-on-one.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
Use this transit to reassess your priorities — think about the long-term effects of your spending habits, and don’t be afraid to lean on a friend for advice.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Lean on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lean%20on. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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