lean-to

Example Sentences

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The industry went through a difficult time in the 2010s because of overburdened balance sheets, and now many companies are staying lean to be flexible for the future.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

He declares flatly, “California was born in genocide,” which isn’t something you expect from someone likely to lean to the center.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

“Swing voters, particularly the ‘pure independents’ who don’t lean to either party, tend to be driven by other issues and have other priorities in mind when making their decisions to vote,” Cook said via email.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2024

That lean to the low end will not sit well with the selection committee.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 29, 2024

Tom Weylin was tall himself, but too lean to be as impressive as his massive slave.

From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler