leaning toward

Example Sentences

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That left 60 potentially competitive seats, 44 of which were either likely going to or leaning toward one party and 16 toss-ups.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Maybe Trump is leaning toward a 2028 favorite too.

From Slate • May 9, 2026

In economics speak, a “hawkish” Fed generally is leaning toward raising interest rates.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

Despite this, the industry "is leaning toward accepting" AI "because, in any case, we have no choice".

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

I thought I was the last one out of the locker room, but as I turned out of my aisle, I saw Greg sitting on a bench, leaning toward Freddie's locker with a key.

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely