leaning on
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
What they’re doing instead is leaning on a scoring system that lets them describe the problem as smaller than it is.
From Slate ● Jul. 31, 2026
“Food versus medicine, healthcare versus housing, leaning on family for financial support — all of which can be very difficult at a personal level and can strain family relationships.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
However, its presence "boosts people's morale", he added, leaning on a cane.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
That was why Xi kept leaning on the state sector as the centerpiece of his economic model, Gao said, and why the line between state and private kept blurring rather than sharpening.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
“Keep moving. Keep leaning on me. You’re going to be okay, Maisie.”
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
