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leant

[lent] / lɛnt /




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The 27-year-old, who won the Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Act category at last week's Brit Awards, played a setlist that leant heavily on his recent number one album, The Boy Who Played The Harp.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Like the rest of Europe, Germany leant on the United States for its security for decades.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

He sought out some professional help but leant largely on friends, family and his faith to change his mentality.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

The family also claims the new authorities have leant on the courts to find them guilty.

From Barron's • Nov. 12, 2025

As the car turned in at the lodge gates I leant forward in my seat to smile at the woman who lived there.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier