lean
verb (used without object)
to incline or bend from a vertical position.
have been leaning
-
present perfect progressiveof lean.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
While weather forecasts have been leaning toward warmer than normal, “temperature deviations from normal don’t yet appear sufficient to spur much of a price advance from here,” Ritterbusch & Associates says in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
For this reason, investors should reconsider the traditional portfolio that dictates a portfolio balance of 60% stocks and 40% bonds, after they have been leaning heavily into equities for years.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 13, 2026
Video game companies have been leaning on remakes and remasters of older titles in recent years.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2025
“Advertisers have been leaning into live event s— that’s where they are seeking consumers.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 17, 2021
I have been leaning over, laughing and talking, and any light-fingered—woman—or man—could easily have taken it out of my dress.”
From The Automobile Girls at Newport Watching the Summer Parade by Laura Dent Crane
