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Recent Examples of recline
My knees were in the back of the seat in front of me without the person reclining.
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Soo Kim, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
As a result, EEGs are typically performed over relatively short periods of time in hospitals or clinics, with the patient remaining seated or reclined the whole time.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 13 Dec. 2024
This Year Several Reddit users sided with the traveler in the comments section of the post, stating that it should be expected that people recline their seats on airplanes.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
There's only one air travel debate that's as divisive as window or aisle, and that's the issue of reclining.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
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Soo Kim, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
As a result, EEGs are typically performed over relatively short periods of time in hospitals or clinics, with the patient remaining seated or reclined the whole time.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 13 Dec. 2024
This Year Several Reddit users sided with the traveler in the comments section of the post, stating that it should be expected that people recline their seats on airplanes.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
There's only one air travel debate that's as divisive as window or aisle, and that's the issue of reclining.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recline
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Housing markets across the nation are starting to tilt in buyers' favor, according to a Redfin expert who is encouraging aspiring homeowners to set their own terms when purchasing a property.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Ergonomics are improved too, the S1R II uses a dual articulating touch screen that tilts straight up or down, and can also flip out to the side and face forward.—
Jim Fisher,
PCMAG,
25 Feb. 2025
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Campus antisemitism Some of the coming crackdown will be couched as a reaction to campus antisemitism.—
Michelle Goldberg,
The Mercury News,
29 Jan. 2025
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Tender, juicy chicken breasts are couched in a savory, creamy sauce.—
Giovanna Vazquez,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2025
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Another warning for toddler parents: Keep in mind that some toddler beds have higher sides that slope down, creating an opening in the middle.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
12 Feb. 2025
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But the West isn’t shaped like the central United States, which slopes gently southward.—
Robert Greene,
The Mercury News,
1 Feb. 2025
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If the club handles their business and impresses over the next two weeks, however, the Canucks could yet be inclined to chart a very different, and less patient path through the NHL’s traditional silly season.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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And although this problem is long-standing, until the past decade or so, no one with both the necessary expertise and the power to intervene has been inclined to help.—
Adam Marcus,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2025
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This, of course, can be problematic for cats, who are known for sleeping on their owners.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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Don’t sleep on the curb appeal—the asymmetric A-frame structure of the home is only the beginning of your visual journey.—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
22 Feb. 2025
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Some lean ultra-creamy, others mimic a tinted moisturizer, and some dry down to a matte, powdery finish.—
Angela Trakoshis,
Allure,
24 Feb. 2025
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From the jump, Johnson leaned into the excitement and expectation with an understanding of how much heavy lifting is required to attain his goals.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
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If an airman has been napping, the nap is over now.—
Alfredo Sosa,
The Christian Science Monitor,
14 Feb. 2025
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From getting a walk in while my kids napped in their stroller seats to transporting both kids from the car into the grocery store, my double stroller was more than just a way to get from point A to point B.—
Laura Lu, MS,
Parents,
9 Feb. 2025
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Louis Vuitton has launched the LV Biker MM, a new signature bag masterminded by artistic director Nicolas Ghesquière, and the chattering fashion classes are already angling to invest.—
airmail.news,
airmail.news,
22 Feb. 2025
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As a part of his efforts, President Trump is angling to shut down the Department of Education, a move that will have dramatic repercussions around the country.—
Curtis Bunn,
NBC News,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Recline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recline. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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