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lean

[leen] / lin /






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Instead, America must lean into its unique advantage: nimbleness born of economic freedom.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

My suggestion — throw on your best headphones and find a shady tree to lean back against and chill out.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

In fact, AI might drive some growth for Accenture as companies lean on the consultancy for its services—including help with AI deployment itself.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

“The Duffers wanted to lean into the psychic horror of it,” Paterson adds.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 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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