leaning
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Catering to Hollywood royalty and leaning into its “Showtime” charm, the Lakers became synonymous with the star-studded city.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
More Americans are leaning on flexible payment options as persistent inflation has made it difficult for households to afford basic necessities.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
My arms are extended at my sides and I’m leaning forward slightly — not unlike a 3-year-old pretending to be an airplane readying for takeoff.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
The younger Bush was different, leaning into his sun-baked upbringing while keeping one boot firmly back East.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
“Now, now,” Mr. Reardon said, leaning forward again.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Whatever Warsh’s leanings, economists also point out that he is just one voter on a 12-member committee that sets the key U.S. interest rate.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026
I’m hoping that on this 250th anniversary, people put their political leanings aside and celebrate America.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
But very few of those one would call progressives, such as Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, had those leanings.
From Salon ● Apr. 19, 2026
In reality, if you watch Herrera’s content, there’s no indication he’s sincere in his Nazi leanings.
From Slate ● Mar. 9, 2026
“To reverse the leanings of the heart. Ancient family wisdom.”
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
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