Etymology
Origin of leaner
Example Sentences
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“White meat was marketed as leaner and therefore ‘better for you,’ and that messaging stuck.”
“Free cash flow per share grows even as revenue plateaus or declines slightly. The companies that execute this transition well are going to emerge as leaner, more profitable versions of themselves,” he says.
From MarketWatch
BP’s “leaner meaner approach could pave the way for more sustainable payouts to shareholders” but investors will want some assurance on its spending plans, Nathan says.
Togbe grew leaner still and, for the first time, began to use a walking stick.
From Literature
The second knife is shorter with a leaner tip and is used for detail work.
From Literature
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