leaning
Americannoun
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leanings
plural
noun
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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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Johnson & Johnson is leaning toward spinning out its hips-and-knees business, according to Chief Financial Officer Joseph Wolk.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
That track record is what Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is leaning on, too, as he continues to predict that Ohtani will bust out of his funk.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026
Although I had no particular leaning toward candidate Dole, my company had tickets, and I agreed to come along.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
More locally, too, campaigns have been leaning on influencers.
From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026
Chip was leaning so far forward now that Jonah was afraid he might fall out of his chair.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Another arguably fusionist figure discussed in the book is Ronald Reagan, who combined libertarian leanings with genuine appreciation for freedom anchored in virtue.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026
Whatever Warsh’s leanings, economists also point out that he is just one voter on a 12-member committee that sets the key U.S. interest rate.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026
Meanwhile, another major music concert with more transparent political leanings was announced on Wednesday.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026
But sometimes the person trying to help you through a weak moment is, for the duration of that task, just a person—not a pundit or podcaster with problematic leanings.
From Slate ● Feb. 15, 2026
“We can’t make you do anything,” said one of the scythes she didn’t know, a woman in violet with PanAsian leanings.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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