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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Losing Prescott is sure to add some huge complications for the offense, but the Cowboys have Cooper Rush and Trey Lance to lean on while Prescott heals.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
With the trade deadline approaching Tuesday, the Rams need to lean on their never-waver wire, guys such as Matthew Stafford and Demarcus Robinson — who combined for the winning touchdown in overtime — and Cooper Kupp making a key block to give the quarterback an extra half-second of protection.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
The organization has often leaned on the C-suite, persuading executives to back such policies well before they were required by law.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
While these seasonings have a lot of the same flavors and properties, Creole seasoning tends to lean on the herbaceous and earthy side.
—Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
With the trade deadline approaching Tuesday, the Rams need to lean on their never-waver wire, guys such as Matthew Stafford and Demarcus Robinson — who combined for the winning touchdown in overtime — and Cooper Kupp making a key block to give the quarterback an extra half-second of protection.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
The organization has often leaned on the C-suite, persuading executives to back such policies well before they were required by law.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
While these seasonings have a lot of the same flavors and properties, Creole seasoning tends to lean on the herbaceous and earthy side.
—Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Lean on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lean%20on. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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