Example Sentences
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Nike’s previous leadership had leaned too heavily on popular lifestyle sneakers, such as Dunks, a strategy that backfired when those basketball silhouettes lost heat in favor of the running-shoe aesthetic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
One day, I leaned forward to ask Witkoff what brought him to the courtroom that day.
From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2026
It said the school leaned on how applicants answered “hardship” questions — which ask students how they overcame disadvantages — as a proxy for race.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
To do this, campaigns have leaned on both digital ads and phonebanking, as well as pre-existing political relationships.
From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026
With his hands, Cam framed her head, then leaned against her forehead, pushing her bright red glasses down her nose.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
