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lean

[leen] / lin /






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David Lean and Laurence Olivier, Ralph Richardson … a lot of the films they were in or directed really helped shape who I am today.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Lean shows up in GE’s financial statements, too.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

On Tuesday, Sandberg announced that Bridget Griswold, 25, was taking over as chief executive of Lean In, pointing to her background in artificial intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Lean into that, and a dish that once felt dated can become deliberate, comforting, even quietly dazzling.

From Salon • Sep. 23, 2025

Lean barely see what I’m putting down, but I have a talent.

From "The Night Diary" by Veera Hiranandani




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