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lean

[leen] / lin /






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The NFL leaned heavily into Washington after one outstanding season, giving them eight nationally televised games this season.

From Los Angeles Times

Make a pumpkin spice blend that leans heavily on ginger instead of cinnamon, with a flicker of cardamom for warmth.

From Salon

Although Robinhood would not share how much of its volume comes from sports, the company has leaned into sports with several new product launches.

From MarketWatch

After ogling old cars, lean into nostalgia in the Meadow Gold District, dotted with retro shops and “muffler men,” giant fiberglass statues of a lumberjack, a cowboy and more.

From The Wall Street Journal

Moms and dads sometimes view the situation differently, too, with fathers typically leaning toward being more strict, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal