lean on
verb
leaned on; leaning on; leans on
: to apply pressure to
They were leaning on the governor to pass the law.
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The sophomore completed his first eight passes, but had no running to game to lean on.
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Steve Dulas, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
Seek to create an environment where collaboration and interdependence are encouraged, and where team members feel comfortable leaning on each other when necessary.
—Jacob Kupietzky, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Millions of dollars flooded a crowded 2024 GOP primary field, with DeSantis in particular leaning on a historically well-heeled and involved super PAC to proselytize his fighter credentials.
—Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2024
Longer-term, however, decoupling the TV shows from the MCU — while still leaning on fan-favorite characters from the broader Marvel library — could widen the potential audience beyond its most committed fans.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
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Steve Dulas, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
Seek to create an environment where collaboration and interdependence are encouraged, and where team members feel comfortable leaning on each other when necessary.
—Jacob Kupietzky, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Millions of dollars flooded a crowded 2024 GOP primary field, with DeSantis in particular leaning on a historically well-heeled and involved super PAC to proselytize his fighter credentials.
—Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2024
Longer-term, however, decoupling the TV shows from the MCU — while still leaning on fan-favorite characters from the broader Marvel library — could widen the potential audience beyond its most committed fans.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Lean on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lean%20on. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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