Example Sentences

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The final room highlights a single, colossal Reclining Vishnu statue from the second half of the 11th century.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 2025

Reclining in the car one night this fall, Ms. Cruz-Rivas scrolled through social media while Jevon watched football on his phone with Koffi at his feet.

From New York Times • Dec. 11, 2023

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

From Washington Times • Apr. 21, 2023

Bangkok is also famous for its opulent temples, including Wat Pho, Temple of the Reclining Buddha, with its stair-step monuments to royalty called chedis, similar to stupas.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 25, 2017

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