leant
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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Joshua Robbins, 23, leant on the balcony railings of his home in Holland and Thurston Dwellings, Holborn, when it gave way on 26 January.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Throughout the campaign, she leant on the controversial legacy of her father, promising a military crackdown on organised crime, in particular extortion incidents that have soared in recent years.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
Researchers said the work also leant further credence to a theory about humpback whale patterns known as the "Southern Ocean Exchange".
From Barron's ● May 20, 2026
The family also claims the new authorities have leant on the courts to find them guilty.
From Barron's ● Nov. 12, 2025
The huge women then leant down over the counter and said, “How de do?” in voices as large as themselves, and shook hands with Jane and Michael.
From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers
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