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

The third-row seats are small but comfortable with reclining seatbacks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

Dress warmly and take a blanket or reclining chair to get comfortable, and let your eyesight adapt to the dark.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

Parents who plan ahead and bed-share more safely may avoid falling asleep accidentally with a baby in the most unsafe of situations — a reclining chair or sofa.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2025

When Bliss finally permitted it, Garfield was lifted onto a reclining chair by the window so that he had a better view outside.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow