Example Sentences

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Reclining on the sofa, he covers himself in blankets, with only his snout visible.

From Seattle Times • May 12, 2024

Reclining on his side for one brief moment, Smyly grinned.

From Washington Times • Apr. 21, 2023

Reclining was OK; walking was mostly painless, though she tired out much too quickly.

From New York Times • Jan. 12, 2023

Reclining high in the Getty Villa’s outdoor theater, waiting for the actors below to begin rehearsing his latest drama, Luis Alfaro looked nothing like an artist wrestling with tragic mysteries.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2022

Reclining on cool satin cushions, Xaro Xhoan Daxos poured ruby-red wine into matched goblets of jade and gold, his hands sure and steady despite the sway of the palanquin.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin