lean

Example Sentences

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The Lakers likely will have to lean more on LeBron James, a role the 41-year-old is more than willing to take on.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Senior Gabriela Jaquez, who has played all four of her college seasons at UCLA, shared a similar perspective about how Close has learned to lean on her players.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Meanwhile, younger investors lean toward target-date funds, the current default options in many retirement plans, or exchange-traded funds, which they can trade throughout the day like stocks.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Many good coffee cake recipes lean on sour cream, which lends a pleasing density and richness to the batter.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

I lean down to find a container of leftover bofrot balls.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer