reclining

Example Sentences

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At a pagoda in the suburb of Amarapura, a statue of a reclining Buddha emerges from a carefully arranged pile of brick rubble, its face respectfully cleaned.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

On Saturdays, a Sacramento clinic repurposes the reclining chairs reserved for patients recovering from abortion procedures for the people coming in for the IVs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

Clinton swimming with Ghislaine Maxwell in one undated photo; reclining in the hot tub next to the person whose face has been blacked out.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

The name “Groyper” comes from a meme, a plump, reclining version of the internet’s “Pepe the Frog.”

From Salon • Sep. 13, 2025

“You and yo’ daughter goin’ tuh join wid us in fellowship?” the other reclining figure asked.

From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston