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lean

[leen] / lin /






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The food and drink offerings lean playful and nostalgic, with cotton candy, popcorn, loaded milkshakes, cocktails, mocktails and plenty of other treats to keep the fun going between games.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Given that you will get Social Security, I lean towards this option.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

For now, investors have something more tangible than AI hype to lean on: profit growth.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

“It’s hard, I think, on a defensive end, especially when you’re somebody that enjoys the physicality and you like to lean into it,” Hamby said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

“Or even worse,” I whispered, watching her lean in a bit closer to hear me.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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