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recline

[ri-klahyn] / rɪˈklaɪn /


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The Calligraphy is a bower of abundance, where visitors can recline in plushly padded, heated and ventilated captain’s chairs, dressed in high-grade Nappa leather: the Relaxation Mode seating package.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

You ignore it picking up while you make your nest: secure the corners of your blanket, adjust your umbrella and finally, comfortably recline.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2025

Several users said that it should be acceptable, given that the ability to recline is a built-in function of the seats.

From BBC • Sep. 23, 2024

Several of the ladies are now wearing pink sweats and snuggle on pink blankets on the floor or recline on hot pink blow up chairs to watch — what else? — the “Barbie” movie.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2023

No longer content to recline, it now reaches for the sky, much like the high-rise buildings lining our city streets.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris