lean

Example Sentences

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University endowments grew to lean on the once-juicy returns of private equity to cover a larger slice of their overall budget.

From The Wall Street Journal

So instead of being better than their neighbors to the north, the Americans leaned into being meaner, heavier and generally more irritating.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s a dish that demands you loosen up — lean in, risk the stain, share the strand.

From Salon

James closed his eyes for a few seconds and leaned back in his chair as the media gathered around him for his postgame interview.

From Los Angeles Times

Fans in suites in the rafters leaned over glass panes to get a better look.

From Los Angeles Times