leaner
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So first of all, we’re the scrappy, leaner player in the game now.
From Salon ● Nov. 2, 2026
The model requires trade-offs, and a lot of discipline: Gund has never had a layoff but staffs sparingly so it can weather the leaner stretches.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
“We are running a little leaner right now, with less oil in the tanks,” Mahil said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
The mice also appeared younger, leaner and more physically fit than control animals of the same age.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 3, 2026
Another was taller, leaner, but still muscular, and honey blond.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
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