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leaning

[lee-ning] / ˈli nɪŋ /


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That means leaning into concentration instead of being scared off by it.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

“We are intentionally leaning into investments to support this next phase of growth. While this will modestly impact near-term profitability, we expect these investments to drive accelerated growth beginning next year,” he said.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

“While other entertainment companies pull back, we’re leaning in,” Co-Chief Executive Ted Sarandos wrote in a post Tuesday about the report.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Maybe Trump is leaning toward a 2028 favorite too.

From Slate • May 9, 2026

Just in time, he remembered what Fa said about not leaning over too far.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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