lean on it
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Alexandra Friedman, a Seattle-based friendship and relationship coach, thinks it’s OK to use AI to scaffold an uncomfortable conversation but not to lean on it throughout.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
That's one of the reasons filmmakers lean on it for character-building: something about watching a man make an omelet definitely softens some rough edges.
From Salon ● Mar. 26, 2023
The Dolphins could possibly lean on it a bit more this week, leaving both Mostert and Chase Edmonds potentially with large roles.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 6, 2022
“It’s important we keep as much crop diversity around so that we can lean on it to breed new varieties that are adapted to our changing world,” she said.
From New York Times ● Sep. 27, 2022
The front desk was tall enough so you could lean on it.
From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben
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