Etymology
Origin of leaner
Example Sentences
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Companies have tapped AI to make work teams leaner, faster and more efficient.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
The company said it had slowed down due to “too many organizational layers” and the cuts will simplify the organization to become a “faster, leaner, more focused company.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
Swinney said he had put together a "leaner, more agile government".
From BBC • May 20, 2026
He added that the reason for the job cuts was to make Intuit a faster and leaner company that will help it focus on its necessary areas of growth.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
Spiky as she’d always been, but leaner and lusher at the same time.
From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby
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