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  • present participle of lean.
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leaning

[lee-ning] / ˈli nɪŋ /


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Speaking a few hours before the CPI release, Waller said he was "leaning towards" a 25 basis point rate hike in December even with an October report showing moderation in pricing pressures.

From Barron's ● Nov. 10, 2026

Today, they often take a more adversarial approach, educators say, leaning on teachers and administrators to change grades in disputes that can even spill into court.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026

In terms of leaning on local officials, that’s where I would be most concerned.

From Slate ● Oct. 31, 2026

In the new poll, Raman shed support in key areas, including among groups that previously appeared to be leaning toward her.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

“Now, now,” Mr. Reardon said, leaning forward again.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Another arguably fusionist figure discussed in the book is Ronald Reagan, who combined libertarian leanings with genuine appreciation for freedom anchored in virtue.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026

Whatever Warsh’s leanings, economists also point out that he is just one voter on a 12-member committee that sets the key U.S. interest rate.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026

Meanwhile, another major music concert with more transparent political leanings was announced on Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026

But very few of those one would call progressives, such as Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, had those leanings.

From Salon ● Apr. 19, 2026

More than a week passed before I slowly caught on that a family of leftish leanings could be bothered by the way their guests were attired.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson


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