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
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
But with inflation at 3% in the latest official data, some officials are reluctant to cut borrowing costs further and reduce the Fed’s lean against price increases.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 17, 2025
She would lean against my trunk and close her eyes and hum a tune from her childhood.
From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate
