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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“To me, this suggests the bond market has been leaning too hawkish in the near-term,” he said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
Frankly, Sony has been leaning this way for a while now.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
Carlson has been leaning more in this direction for years.
From Salon ● Jun. 26, 2026
In North America, revenue growth has been leaning on higher prices, while consumer demand stays under pressure.
From Barron's ● Apr. 15, 2026
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
