Etymology
Origin of leaner
Example Sentences
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Likewise, he’s concerned about the “Jobless Profit Boom,” in which profits are driven by leaner workforces rather than higher revenue–a short-term benefit but one that might come with long-term risks.
From Barron's
Likewise, he’s concerned about the “Jobless Profit Boom,” in which profits are driven by leaner workforces rather than higher revenue–a short-term benefit but one that might come with long-term risks.
From Barron's
Beck introduced Hegseth saying he was seeking to “reinvigorate the national industrial base and create a leaner, more effective Department of War, one that goes faster and leans on commercial companies just like ours.”
From Los Angeles Times
These productivity gains, coupled with an unemployment rate hovering at 4.6%, signal that companies are becoming leaner.
From MarketWatch
He also tries to stick to slightly leaner cuts of meat.
From BBC
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