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leaning

[lee-ning] / ˈli nɪŋ /


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While long known as a clean-energy heavyweight, NextEra is increasingly leaning in to natural gas to meet surging power demands.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Myllyaho also recognised the value of leaning into Finland's eccentricity, with Käärijä's rave metal anthem Cha Cha Cha becoming the breakout hit of Eurovision 2023 in Liverpool.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

“At least a significant percentage of Assemblymembers are leaning towards option one which is ... have the funding stay with CEC,” said Assemblymember Steve Bennett, chair of the budget subcommittee on climate and energy.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

“Although I got less bearish as we declined in the war’s wake, I won’t pretend I wasn’t still leaning short.”

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

“One of the many perks of being you,” Elliot muttered, picking at the bark of the tree he was leaning against.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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