lean
verb (used without object)
to incline or bend from a vertical position.
has been leaning
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present perfect progressiveof lean (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Frankly, Sony has been leaning this way for a while now.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
Lately, Costco has been leaning on Kirkland more, looking to draw inflation-weary shoppers amid rising input costs and intensifying competition for shopper loyalty.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 25, 2026
The company has been leaning into home-building in a notably pricey market for buyers, Lennar CEO Stuart Miller said in a statement.
From Barron's ● Mar. 13, 2026
For much of the last week, the government has been leaning into the elements of its plan that it feels most comfortable selling: the long term, so-called capital spending on transport and nuclear power.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2025
As soon as she sees him, she starts then turns suddenly to run, but in turning before she looks away she knocks her head against the tree she has been leaning against.
From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison
