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lean

[leen] / lin /






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So leaning into drama enables you to lean into the hilarity or the quirkiness or awkwardness of humor.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Even cornbread, if you want to lean the whole thing slightly Southern and spoon it warm into bowls with whipped cream.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

Behavioral tests supported that conclusion, showing that obese mice were less responsive to sensory stimulation compared to lean mice.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

"If you want to win, you've got to run like crazy, lean backwards and stay on your feet," he advises.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

He studies me, his eyes small slits, and I lean farther back on the chair’s arm, increasing the distance between us.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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