leaned
Example Sentences
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Bagayoko shouted to the police, according to video of the standoff that went viral, his arms outstretched as he leaned against the students at his back.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
He leaned heavily into stories of his own financial hardship during his younger years, of living paycheque to paycheque and waiting tables at the traditional southern style restaurant chain Cracker Barrel.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
They did not signal a clear outcome but most of them sounded as though they leaned toward saying that federal law governs such far-reaching damage claims.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026
“That Thing You Do!” had to be that good, because no fictional rock band has ever leaned harder on their hit.
From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026
They gave him a lance, which he leaned on for support.
From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios
