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recline

[ri-klahyn] / rɪˈklaɪn /


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Namely, those fees for everything including carry-on bags, soft drinks, coffee, cramped seats that didn’t recline and rocky reliability.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 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

The most balloon-like, airy element of this room is the plush bean bags, on which guests are encouraged to recline and relax.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 4, 2024

Several users said that it should be acceptable, given that the ability to recline is a built-in function of the seats.

From BBC • Sep. 23, 2024

She sat down on one of the low wooden chairs that slanted so that she had to recline in them in order to rest her back.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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