leaning

Example Sentences

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So leaning into drama enables you to lean into the hilarity or the quirkiness or awkwardness of humor.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

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

India, the world's most populous country, is leaning heavily on coal to meet soaring electricity demand.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

But for many analysts on Wall Street, leaning into “unexciting” applications across its numerous business surfaces might just be Google’s superpower, providing a much-needed monetization outlet to justify the exorbitant costs of developing the technology.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Across the street, leaning against a streetlight decorated with giant red hearts and ribbons, Oliver was gazing at his phone, smiling in this sweet, unguarded way.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows