lean against

Example Sentences

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If students slouch, lean against the walls or look around, they were given a warning, Ben said.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

The temptation will be to play umpire and decide from the chair whether AI stocks are overpriced and then lean against them, or to hint that the Fed will catch the market if they fall.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026

Children lean against a fence and wait to greet players during Dodgers spring training at Camelback Ranch in Arizona on Monday.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

That type of action often signals a washout, creating an attractive level to lean against on the long side.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

I close my eyes and lean against the arm next to me.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller