lean
verb (used without object)
to incline or bend from a vertical position.
leaned
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past participleof lean.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof lean.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
leanverb (used without object)to incline or bend from a vertical position.
Example Sentences
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Harper leaned into the L.A. experience, exploring the sprawling city, particularly its nature, and connecting with old friends on a deeper level.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
“I know what I’ve seen in the last year and a half, and the help she’s leaned in and given to this community,” Caruso said of Bass.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
Chinese businesses have leaned heavily on exports as a prolonged property slump, weak wage growth and high youth unemployment have weighed on consumer spending at home.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
Stepping into the job, she leaned on Stansbury to negotiate with creditors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
Hannie put an arm round my shoulders, and I leaned into her.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
