reclining

Example Sentences

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Odalisque on the Terrace, painted in 1922, depicts two figures - one reclining in the sun while another holds a violin.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

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

It projects great image quality, comfortable, reclining leather seats and best-in-class speakers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2025

The name “Groyper” comes from a meme, a plump, reclining version of the internet’s “Pepe the Frog.”

From Salon • Sep. 13, 2025

I stare in the only direction that makes any sense—at the dark old man reclining in his cell.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz