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reclined

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Eric Tung, a single dad and small-business owner in Los Angeles, dropped off his son at volleyball practice recently, reclined his seat and settled into Instagram.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 27, 2026

Max Christie reclined in his locker while a recent Grizzlies game played on the Lakers’ locker-room television.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 16, 2024

For a decade, my therapy appointments required a 30-minute train ride to a mid-rise medical office building in suburban Philadelphia, where I reclined on a black leather couch, grabbing the occasional Kleenex.

From Slate Nov. 26, 2024

These rigs include everything you'd expect in your average F1 car, including a reclined seat, pedals and steering wheel in front of a big curved screen.

From BBC Jun. 1, 2024

As soon as they got in the air, Mom reclined her seat and closed her eyes.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn