leaned
Example Sentences
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He has leaned into Norway's Viking history and is fiercely proud of representing his country.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Through these playoffs, New York coach Mike Brown has leaned on a “five-out” approach.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
Younger staff members leaned on Choi, who had already spent nearly two decades living in L.A. by then.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
He often leaned into the same gritty visuals that defined mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt’s viral AI spots.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
He leaned against the steering wheel, whistling, listening to the local radio as it called out bingo numbers—he was one of the few band members who didn’t play often.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
