Example Sentences
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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
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