leaner
Example Sentences
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A Nissan spokesperson said the changes were being made under its RE:Nissan recovery plan and were designed to create a "leaner, more resilient business that adapts quickly to market changes".
From BBC • May 5, 2026
“Fannie Mae is a far more effective and leaner company than it was a year ago, with solid earnings, lower expenses, and $112.7 billion in net worth,” Pulte said.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
“Through clear measures, we are making the sports-car manufacturer leaner and faster. We are also aligning our product portfolio even more consistently with our customers’ wishes.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
But UBS analysts have said how the chain handles leaner chip supplies would be a major focus for Wall Street.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026
A chimpanzee is like a smaller, leaner gorilla, but meaner-looking, with less of the melancholy gendeness of its larger cousin.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
