lean
verb (used without object)
to incline or bend from a vertical position.
have leaned
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present perfectof lean.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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Meanwhile, others, like Brighton, have leaned into data and smart recruitment to help them close the gap.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
“Markets have leaned even more heavily towards a September move following persistent inflation, yen weakness and rising Japanese yields,” the senior market analyst adds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
“And it’s why we have leaned so heavily into lower prices.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026
"It's why we have leaned so heavily into lower prices," said Rainey.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
The stew that was served at lunch had too much crayfish; Kainene would not have liked it and she would have leaned toward him and said so.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
