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In fact, AI might drive some growth for Accenture as companies lean on the consultancy for its services—including help with AI deployment itself.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

There’s also a tangible entreaty for global communities to lean on the networks and relationships they have—with their neighbors, schools, civil organizations, governments, and corporations—and address an issue everyone agrees we should be worried about.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

However, bosses are trying to lean on the companies opposed - Ferrari, Audi, Honda and Cadillac.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

He said the company would accelerate the pace of new product development and lean on its international business, which currently drives around a fifth of E.l.f.’s sales.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Sumac flew off to the sky world to make room for the old man to lean on my shoulder.

From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis




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