leaning toward

Example Sentences

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By graduation in 1996, however, I was leaning toward acting but had no idea how to get there.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Seated on the reviewing stand at the Place de la Concorde, Trump grew animated as the aircraft began flying overhead, clapping and leaning toward Macron and his wife to point at the sky.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Traders are leaning toward the inflation side of the Fed’s dual mandate, pricing in about one quarter-point rate cut by the end of the year, down from two to three at the end of February.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

Former top Fed official Vincent Rheinhart said the majority in the Fed is still leaning toward easing monetary policy, “but is in no way in a hurry.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 14, 2026

“Well, you can have final say about our allies. But right now, I’m leaning toward Chaff and Seeder,” says Peeta.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins