- present participle of lean.
leaning
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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
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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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