leant
Example Sentences
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Researchers said the work also leant further credence to a theory about humpback whale patterns known as the "Southern Ocean Exchange".
From Barron's • May 20, 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
It leant the audience a discerning sense of agency, as we could control the show but only to a point.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2025
That quite won me, Mina, for it was brave and sweet of him, and noble, too, to a rival—wasn’t it?—and he so sad; so I leant over and kissed him.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
