lean on
Example Sentences
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Many good coffee cake recipes lean on sour cream, which lends a pleasing density and richness to the batter.
From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026
But Tools for Humanity now plans to lean on partnerships with traditional brands like these to handle a large share of the marketing for World ID, said Trevor Traina, chief business officer at the company.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026
Amid the pressure, she tries to lean on her teammates and embody the advice of U.S. figure skating alumni who tell her simply “enjoy it.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026
She and her allies say Japan should instead lean on technology, automation and higher participation by women and older workers to lift productivity.
From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026
"I am no man," she whispered, "so you may lean on me."
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
