leaning

Example Sentences

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Carlson has been leaning more in this direction for years.

From Salon • Jun. 26, 2026

In a report on Thursday citing sources familiar with the matter, the New York Times said OpenAI is leaning toward holding off its IPO until next year due to concerns around market volatility.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

To offset these losses, IQM is leaning on a familiar quantum-sector playbook: a blank-check merger, which usually guarantees a faster route to the public market and much-needed capital.

From Barron's • Jun. 21, 2026

Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote the majority opinion, leaning heavily on the founders’ own well-documented love of alcohol to argue that responsible substance use has never historically disqualified Americans from bearing arms.

From Slate • Jun. 20, 2026

Sarah R. called with a smile, leaning through the order window.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith