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

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

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

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

Ambrose was leaning toward her, speaking in a low voice.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss