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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Mark Puleo, New York Times, 21 May 2026
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This was largely spurred on by the dissolution of the Soviet Union which, much like North Korea, Cuba had long leaned on for material and financial support during the early days of its revolutionary awakening.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Cornyn has leaned on the backing of Senate Republican leadership and outside allies, who have spent more than $60 million to help protect him, according to Reuters.
—Luke Fountain, CNBC, 19 May 2026
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Mark Puleo, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Sedona Getaways Focused on Nature and Memory-Making Elements Wellness Retreats at the Briar Patch Inn in Sedona, Arizona, leans on the landscape.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
This was largely spurred on by the dissolution of the Soviet Union which, much like North Korea, Cuba had long leaned on for material and financial support during the early days of its revolutionary awakening.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Cornyn has leaned on the backing of Senate Republican leadership and outside allies, who have spent more than $60 million to help protect him, according to Reuters.
—Luke Fountain, CNBC, 19 May 2026
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“Lean on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lean%20on. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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