lean
Example Sentences
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My suggestion — throw on your best headphones and find a shady tree to lean back against and chill out.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
There is probably upside to be recognized for 2027, he said in a Wednesday note, but Broadcom’s “seeming unwillingness to lean into” it will likely weigh on the stock in the near-term.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
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
Because HOA managers typically outsource tasks such as building maintenance, landscaping, legal services and accounting, they are light on fixed assets, with low overhead and lean staffing—attractive qualities for investment firms.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
I climb in after Aunt Tess and then lean my head against the doorframe, feeling the rhythmic clop of the horses’ hooves down Massachusetts Avenue.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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