lean

Example Sentences

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Osaka, who faces Croatia's Antonia Ruzic in the opening round, said that she is leaning on good memories of her past triumphs.

From Barron's

This dissatisfaction cut across racial lines: white, Black, Asian and Hispanic young men all leaned toward feeling worse off.

From MarketWatch

Lucky for them, evidence is emerging that the administration is leaning into meaningfully supporting the long-term financial recovery of Venezuela.

From Barron's

It was once said, for instance, that Disney’s cast members — staff, in park parlance — would be able to recognize if someone’s personality leaned resistance, First Order or rogue.

From Los Angeles Times

He told the inquest: "The man leaned forward and reached for the dog. He lost his footing and tripped and fell off the ledge."

From BBC