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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Designers like Miu Miu, Loewe, and The Row have continued to lean on the earthy color in their collections.
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Christina Holevas, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024
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Another way to address the anxiety and stress that some women may experience is to lean on friends, both in person and virtually, who are going through this life change.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
Even with her cousin Javi to lean on, this is going to be a lot for Gabi to get through.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 28 Oct. 2024
The suit also leans on data showing that the number of head of cattle the packers slaughtered each year dropped dramatically starting in 2015.
—Peter Green, Quartz, 26 Oct. 2024
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Christina Holevas, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024
Related article An experimental pill cut hot flashes and improved sleep for women in menopause — without using hormones
Another way to address the anxiety and stress that some women may experience is to lean on friends, both in person and virtually, who are going through this life change.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
Even with her cousin Javi to lean on, this is going to be a lot for Gabi to get through.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 28 Oct. 2024
The suit also leans on data showing that the number of head of cattle the packers slaughtered each year dropped dramatically starting in 2015.
—Peter Green, Quartz, 26 Oct. 2024
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“Lean on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lean%20on. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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