recline
Example Sentences
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The Calligraphy is a bower of abundance, where visitors can recline in plushly padded, heated and ventilated captain’s chairs, dressed in high-grade Nappa leather: the Relaxation Mode seating package.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026
You ignore it picking up while you make your nest: secure the corners of your blanket, adjust your umbrella and finally, comfortably recline.
From Salon • Apr. 25, 2025
Check whether the person behind is leaning on the table, or using a laptop - and recline slowly.
From BBC • Sep. 28, 2024
Several of the ladies are now wearing pink sweats and snuggle on pink blankets on the floor or recline on hot pink blow up chairs to watch — what else? — the “Barbie” movie.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2023
Reluctantly, Luke slid down from his step stool perch and scrambled over to recline innocently on his bed.
From "Among the Hidden" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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