lean
Example Sentences
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The Lakers likely will have to lean more on LeBron James, a role the 41-year-old is more than willing to take on.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
Throughout the album, for spoken and sung elements alike, there is appropriately lean backing from notably skilled musicians.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
Many good coffee cake recipes lean on sour cream, which lends a pleasing density and richness to the batter.
From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026
Having the subsidies as a safety net feels like having a pillar to lean on,” she told Barron’s.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
I adjust my backpack and lean on the doorframe, uncertain of what I should do.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
