lean
verb (used without object)
to incline or bend from a vertical position.
has leaned
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present perfectof lean (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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CoreWeave, which arose out of a cryptocurrency-mining operation, has leaned on Nvidia to grow.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
Tennis Association has leaned into the Open’s status as a cultural event as well as an athletic one.
From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026
He has leaned into a more conservative cultural message.
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
He has leaned into Norway's Viking history and is fiercely proud of representing his country, as illustrated by leading his team-mates in the Viking Row after beating Brazil.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
It takes me a moment to notice that Hideo has leaned back in his chair and is watching me again, a small smile hovering on the edges of his lips.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
