lean on
Example Sentences
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That reputation is about to be tested in the U.S. market, where the company can already lean on a roster of supportive customers.
From Barron's • Jun. 21, 2026
While Louise Owen's experience is different, there is a common theme of conflicting advice and discrepancies which prompted her to lean on the support of the helpline.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
There’s also a tangible entreaty for global communities to lean on the networks and relationships they have—with their neighbors, schools, civil organizations, governments, and corporations—and address an issue everyone agrees we should be worried about.
From Slate • May 28, 2026
He said the company would accelerate the pace of new product development and lean on its international business, which currently drives around a fifth of E.l.f.’s sales.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
And she could not lean on her country for help.
From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates
