lean toward

Example Sentences

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“I don’t think it’s a willful conspiracy, but we lean toward wanting to help.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Investors focused more on the three dissents against the lean toward easing.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

Phillips said she would ultimately lean toward Rubio, citing "his international diplomacy" and background as the son of immigrants.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Southern coastal cuisines lean toward seafood, citrus, olive oil, and lighter preparations even in colder months.

From Salon • Jan. 24, 2026

You can see their long history just in the way they lean toward each other.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon