lean
verb (used without object)
to incline or bend from a vertical position.
will be leaning
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future progressiveof lean.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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They will be leaning on that attacking flair and the return of rested stars.
From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026
Draghi's report will not be the only report leaders will be leaning on.
From Barron's ● Feb. 12, 2026
Americans will be leaning hard on their credit cards this holiday season.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 21, 2025
If Joel explored the serious side of the Coens’ oeuvre in his solo joint “The Tragedy of Macbeth,” it seems that Ethan will be leaning into the ridiculous, absurdist aspects of their work.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 1, 2024
I have learned Your architect has blundered, in five years Your building will be leaning, soon enough It will be wrecked by order of the city.”
From Domesday Book by Masters, Edgar Lee
