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  • present participle of lean.
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leaning

[lee-ning] / ˈli nɪŋ /


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So yeah, I think as long as we’re all leaning into this specificity, doing so in community, maybe that’s how we get to stretch culture.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Unlike the bands circling Seattle and Portland, Modest Mouse made a point of leaning into its outlier roots.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

BBC Sport has previously reported Anderson is leaning towards a move to City over rivals Manchester United.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Long before computers, Gaudí used complex geometry and physical models to design leaning, treelike columns that branch out to support the vaulted ceiling and towers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

He pushed harder and harder, leaning on his arm, and suddenly his whole body tipped over.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry




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