leaning
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of leaning
First recorded before 1000; Middle English leninge, Old English hlining; lean 1 + -ing 1
Vocabulary lists containing leaning
Example Sentences
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Myllyaho also recognised the value of leaning into Finland's eccentricity, with Käärijä's rave metal anthem Cha Cha Cha becoming the breakout hit of Eurovision 2023 in Liverpool.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
Factoring in which way undecided voters were leaning, Bass would lead at 35%, Raman would follow at 23.3% and Pratt would garner 22.9%.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
That means leaning into concentration instead of being scared off by it.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
Shugar added that Nextpower is leaning into data center applications with its solar energy offerings and that the company is looking to grow in more ways than one.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
I peek through my hands to see Andre leaning back on the sofa bed.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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