lean toward
Example Sentences
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Initially expected to lean toward lowering interest rates, Greenspan instead began raising them.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 22, 2026
“What we’ve seen so far makes us lean toward challenging,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026
Phillips said she would ultimately lean toward Rubio, citing "his international diplomacy" and background as the son of immigrants.
From Barron's ● Mar. 27, 2026
Southern coastal cuisines lean toward seafood, citrus, olive oil, and lighter preparations even in colder months.
From Salon ● Jan. 24, 2026
They lean toward each other, like they’re sharing a secret.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
