recline
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The Calligraphy is a bower of abundance, where visitors can recline in plushly padded, heated and ventilated captain’s chairs, dressed in high-grade Nappa leather: the Relaxation Mode seating package.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026
You ignore it picking up while you make your nest: secure the corners of your blanket, adjust your umbrella and finally, comfortably recline.
From Salon • Apr. 25, 2025
The most balloon-like, airy element of this room is the plush bean bags, on which guests are encouraged to recline and relax.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 4, 2024
The seats themselves can recline into two-metre long, fully flat beds.
From BBC • Sep. 5, 2024
"Why would you want to ride a smelly old horse and get all sore and sweaty when you could recline on feather pillows and eat cakes with the queen?"
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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