lean on
verb
leaned on; leaning on; leans on
: to apply pressure to
They were leaning on the governor to pass the law.
Examples of lean on in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Prince William leaning on Kate Middleton's mom during princess' cancer battle, expert says.
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Fox News, 16 Apr. 2024
Alongside their joint statement, Jill shared a photo of herself and Derek leaning on each other looking at a tiny pink knitted hat.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2024
The Biden administration also needs to lean on its Middle Eastern allies—Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and, above all, the UAE—to stop funneling arms into the Horn of Africa.
—Alex De Waal, Foreign Affairs, 8 Apr. 2024
Bednar has shown a knack for pushing the right buttons, for leaning on his team at the right time.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2024
The Chamber requested the bump in light of increasing costs for small business owners in the city, who have been leaning on the Chamber’s free resources to maintain their operations.
—Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2024
And so there's some reckoning to deal with in the next episode, and then leaning on the people that are closest to him, and finding the right moments to open up and how much to share.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 7 Apr. 2024
Taupin, leaning on John’s red piano, taking it all in as stoic, appreciative glances are exchanged.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Apr. 2024
He’s been sober 11 years and leaned on personal experience, in and out of 12-step meeting rooms, to craft the Sweet Dreams story.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Apr. 2024
Fox News, 16 Apr. 2024
Alongside their joint statement, Jill shared a photo of herself and Derek leaning on each other looking at a tiny pink knitted hat.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2024
The Biden administration also needs to lean on its Middle Eastern allies—Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and, above all, the UAE—to stop funneling arms into the Horn of Africa.
—Alex De Waal, Foreign Affairs, 8 Apr. 2024
Bednar has shown a knack for pushing the right buttons, for leaning on his team at the right time.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2024
The Chamber requested the bump in light of increasing costs for small business owners in the city, who have been leaning on the Chamber’s free resources to maintain their operations.
—Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2024
And so there's some reckoning to deal with in the next episode, and then leaning on the people that are closest to him, and finding the right moments to open up and how much to share.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 7 Apr. 2024
Taupin, leaning on John’s red piano, taking it all in as stoic, appreciative glances are exchanged.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Apr. 2024
He’s been sober 11 years and leaned on personal experience, in and out of 12-step meeting rooms, to craft the Sweet Dreams story.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Apr. 2024
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“Lean on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lean%20on. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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