recline
Example Sentences
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“An excellent choice,” answered the small robot, reclined like a nonchalant professor atop the classroom’s desk, instructing her to listen closely.
From New York Times
Corralled by burly soldiers — Americans, Germans, Qataris, British, Belgians, bristling with armor and backpacks or reclining inside a mine-resistant armored vehicle — they sport few belongings: a carry-on suitcase, a backpack, some plastic bags.
From Los Angeles Times
“Do you know that your seat fully reclines?”
From Los Angeles Times
And when people did go out, many had seen the what-could-be potential in movie theaters that had installed wide, comfortable stadium-style seats, which recline and have slots for drinks and, sometimes, trays for snacks.
From New York Times
East Suffolk Council said it was "appalled" but hoped the piece, featuring a rat reclining in a deckchair and sipping a cocktail, could be restored.
From BBC
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