reclining

Example Sentences

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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

The third-row seats are small but comfortable with reclining seatbacks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

Dress warmly and take a blanket or reclining chair to get comfortable, and let your eyesight adapt to the dark.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

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

From Salon • Sep. 13, 2025

“You and yo’ daughter goin’ tuh join wid us in fellowship?” the other reclining figure asked.

From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston