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
In North America, revenue growth has been leaning on higher prices, while consumer demand stays under pressure.
From Barron's ● Apr. 15, 2026
Sapient works with clients ranging from hotel group Marriott to carmaker Nissan to mayonnaise brand Hellmann’s and has been leaning into their plans to use AI to overhaul operations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 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
Edward, who has been leaning out the side of the car for a few seconds, says, “It’s time!”
From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth
