lean on it
Example Sentences
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“I don’t know that I would lean on it to the extent that I leaned on it in the beginning,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2025
I don't want to lean on it, but also, it adds an element of an additional point of view, which is always fun.
From Salon • Jul. 26, 2023
The Dolphins could possibly lean on it a bit more this week, leaving both Mostert and Chase Edmonds potentially with large roles.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 6, 2022
“It’s important we keep as much crop diversity around so that we can lean on it to breed new varieties that are adapted to our changing world,” she said.
From New York Times • Sep. 27, 2022
The front desk was tall enough so you could lean on it.
From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben
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