- present participle of lean.
leaning
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In terms of leaning on local officials, that’s where I would be most concerned.
From Slate ● Oct. 31, 2026
The latest quarter showed that creating “customer moments” and leaning in on merchandise has potential, he added.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026
He’s leaning toward refinancing into another seven-year adjustable rate mortgage at an initial rate of 5.75%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
Most cuttingly, the reality TV veteran accused Maher of leaning heavily on canned applause and a laugh track to sell the idea that he’s funny.
From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2026
Christopher stood on deck as they came into the port, leaning out to watch, Gelifen on his shoulder.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
If she engaged with culture first, then she could ultimately impact her listeners’ political leanings.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026
Meanwhile, another major music concert with more transparent political leanings was announced on Wednesday.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026
In reality, if you watch Herrera’s content, there’s no indication he’s sincere in his Nazi leanings.
From Slate ● Mar. 9, 2026
Resendez typically sees responses shift more according to income level than political leanings.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 26, 2026
The girl in green seemed mildly PanAsian, the man in yellow had Afric leanings, the one in fiery orange was as Caucasoid as could be, and he himself leaned slightly toward the Spanic.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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