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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In that regard, Nghe was tragically ahead of the curve according to Nguyen’s movie, showing the way freelancers are both leaned on and brushed aside as needed. —

Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025 On the flip side, though, quarterback Jalen Hurts and the Eagles have the experience, and will lean on Saquon Barkley and the run game to reach their second Super Bowl in three years. —

Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025 The company is cutting back on taste-making street teams across 12 cities globally, and leaning on Air Jordan and Dunk nostalgia. —

Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 23 Jan. 2025 Volatility and unpredictability are difficult to navigate, which is why so many investors are happy to lean on advisors who do it for them. —

Jim Wang, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for lean on