Sentence examples for lean on both from inspiring English sources

In June, I published a column expressing the pain many people in my camp will feel if there is a confrontation between Israel and the U.S. It also affirmed the need to give Obama the political leeway to lean on both sides of the conflict, rather than just one side.

"Why don't you lean on both of our shoulders?" Mr. Zhu suggested.

Out Friday was a letter from Rep. Henry Waxman detailing an approach that would lean on both proposed sources of governmental authority to enforce an open Internet.

Lean on both legs for about 30 seconds then lean in the middle for 30 seconds.

She said that she leaned on both of them for assistance — and that her impatience with her daughter's pace had bolstered her own sense of independence.

Separately, the United Nations this week leaned on both sides, urging the Tamil Tigers to let civilians leave the war zone and the Sri Lankan authorities to respect "international standards" in camps set up for those who do.

He leans on both far too heavily for far too long in a movie so stuffed to the rafters with colorful characters, there's barely any room for a serviceable plot".

Lean in and lean on your legislators.

"That's why in Los Angeles, we opted to lean on the community for support: both the growing local tech sector and the expansive academic base.

The expectation was that General Zinni would lean hard on both sides for an immediate cease-fire.

"Io Mi Son Giovinetta" ("I Am a Young Girl") and "Anima Dolorosa" ("Grieving Soul") both lean on lively, changeable rhythms, though for very different expressive effects.