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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Arkansas’ offense leaned on Davis, who took Florida Atlantic to the Final Four just two years ago, to create offense against a scrappy Texas Tech defense.
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Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
But the raise gave Hobbs and her family some extra money to lean on.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2025
Denim manufacturers are soldiering on, leaning on innovation and their internal capabilities to drive business while also keeping a watchful eye on the situation.
—Carved In Blue, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2025
When the regular season resumes Thursday against the Detroit Tigers, the Dodgers will lean on Miguel Rojas at shortstop early in the season, whether or not Betts is able to play by the time the home opener arrives.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 25 Mar. 2025
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Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
But the raise gave Hobbs and her family some extra money to lean on.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2025
Denim manufacturers are soldiering on, leaning on innovation and their internal capabilities to drive business while also keeping a watchful eye on the situation.
—Carved In Blue, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2025
When the regular season resumes Thursday against the Detroit Tigers, the Dodgers will lean on Miguel Rojas at shortstop early in the season, whether or not Betts is able to play by the time the home opener arrives.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Lean on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lean%20on. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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