lean
Example Sentences
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When you have a guest who can sing as well as Black, you’ve got to lean into that talent.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 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
Many good coffee cake recipes lean on sour cream, which lends a pleasing density and richness to the batter.
From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026
Many startups are focused on staying lean and small, so the people they’re hiring need to be the best of the best.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
I lean the bike on the side of the hangar and run onto the field.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
