leaning on
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The company in June introduced a new global business strategy, leaning on menu upgrades, improved customer service and new store prototypes in a bid to drive sales.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026
The practical special effects seem to be on the booer’s side, leaning on stagy but charming in-camera tricks that have gone out of style, like switching actors between close-ups.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
Under the direction of new CEO Josh D’Amaro, the company is embarking on a path toward becoming a “more efficient” and “much smaller organization,” leaning on further internal consolidation and more external deals.
From Slate ● Oct. 16, 2026
She’s been leaning on her credit cards more to make ends meet.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 10, 2026
In the middle of the gateway stood a tall man dressed, down to his bare feet, in a robe colored like autumn leaves, leaning on a straight staff.
From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis
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