Etymology
Origin of leaner
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“The only sensible approach is to focus on what we can influence ourselves to improve our competitiveness, to make the company leaner, faster, more resilient, and to put our own house in order.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
It is easy to see why JLR's chief executive PJ Balaji feels action is necessary to trim costs and make the company leaner.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
“We are running a little leaner right now, with less oil in the tanks,” Mahil said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
"A leaner organization will mean clearer ownership, faster decisions, and more time spent building rather than coordinating," the message said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
I arrived in San Francisco, leaner than usual, fairly unkempt, and with no luggage.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
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