leaning on
Example Sentences
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Instead, Conagra is leaning on the appeal of cozy and nostalgic flavors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
“He’s found his flow in this very turbulent environment. But it’s not necessarily a healthy way of dealing with it. People are leaning on him, but you never see him ask other characters for help.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
What they’re doing instead is leaning on a scoring system that lets them describe the problem as smaller than it is.
From Slate ● Jul. 31, 2026
“Food versus medicine, healthcare versus housing, leaning on family for financial support — all of which can be very difficult at a personal level and can strain family relationships.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
He was leaning on his musket with his head bent forward, and I suddenly realized that he was asleep.
From "My Brother Sam is Dead" by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier
