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  • present participle of lean.
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leaning

[lee-ning] / ˈli nɪŋ /


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He was "constantly leaning" on her and called the woman "magical", it was told.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The shot clock was running out, a defender was draped all over him, and he had no option left but a desperate leaning heave.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Kids resale is also leaning into streetwear culture.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

That resumption of flights will likely be welcome for NASA, which is leaning on Blue Origin to carry out its own lunar ambitions.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Jeremy would nod, leaning his head against her shoulder, trying not to weep.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville




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