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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Though she’s leaned on her work as Lady Whistledown in the past, the thought of being at the mercy of the whims of her conniving mother, Portia (Polly Walker), or her superficial and cruel sisters, Prudence (Bessie Carter) and Philippa (Harriet Cains), has become unbearable.
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 16 May 2024
That has meant leaning on broadcast TV, but also partnering with the largest streaming platforms, including Amazon Prime Video — which has Thursday Night Football — and YouTube — which has Sunday Ticket.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 May 2024
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 16 May 2024
That has meant leaning on broadcast TV, but also partnering with the largest streaming platforms, including Amazon Prime Video — which has Thursday Night Football — and YouTube — which has Sunday Ticket.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for lean on
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“Lean on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lean%20on. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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