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leaning

[lee-ning] / ˈli nɪŋ /


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The stakes are especially high for Fox, which is also leaning on the tournament to promote Fox One, its streaming service that lets subscribers watch its programming without a traditional pay-TV subscription.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

One of Elon Musk’s biggest fans is leaning heavily into his latest public listing.

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

For this reason, investors should reconsider the traditional portfolio that dictates a portfolio balance of 60% stocks and 40% bonds, after they have been leaning heavily into equities for years.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 13, 2026

BBC Sport has previously reported Anderson is leaning towards a move to City over rivals Manchester United.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Theo is leaning against the wall, forehead pressed against the wallpaper, the muscles in his back working as he exhales all the air from his body.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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