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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Larry Stansbury, Essence, 17 Sep. 2025
The beverage offerings are just as well played, leaning on crafty interpretations such as the Negroni à la Ford (Del Maguey Vida mezcal and ancho chile liqueur) or the Kill Dill (Gin Mare, dill syrup, Fresno pepper and egg white).
—Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Especially if Payton would rather just lean on the guys from last year, regardless of their ceilings.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
However, she's been able to lean on her mom, Terri, for support.
—Emy Lacroix, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
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Larry Stansbury, Essence, 17 Sep. 2025
The beverage offerings are just as well played, leaning on crafty interpretations such as the Negroni à la Ford (Del Maguey Vida mezcal and ancho chile liqueur) or the Kill Dill (Gin Mare, dill syrup, Fresno pepper and egg white).
—Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Especially if Payton would rather just lean on the guys from last year, regardless of their ceilings.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
However, she's been able to lean on her mom, Terri, for support.
—Emy Lacroix, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
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 19 Sep. 2025.
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