lean on
Example Sentences
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University endowments grew to lean on the once-juicy returns of private equity to cover a larger slice of their overall budget.
Draghi's report will not be the only report leaders will be leaning on.
From Barron's
The U.S. leaned on fossil fuels to get through the storm.
They pushed their way through the snow, Strong Jonn leaning on Rowan's shoulder.
From Literature
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She and her allies say Japan should instead lean on technology, automation and higher participation by women and older workers to lift productivity.
From BBC
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