leaning toward

Example Sentences

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Maybe Trump is leaning toward a 2028 favorite too.

From Slate • May 9, 2026

“The Fed is leaning toward policy ease. That’s the big picture,” said Vincent Reinhart, a former senior Fed adviser who is now chief economist at BNY Investments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

Traders are leaning toward the inflation side of the Fed’s dual mandate, pricing in about one quarter-point rate cut by the end of the year, down from two to three at the end of February.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

He also pointed to “increased noise around hyperscalers” leaning toward customer-owned tooling, which is when the customer has control over the manufacturing process and can choose different suppliers for different parts.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

“I will hold it for you,” he said, leaning toward us.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff