lean
Example Sentences
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When you have a guest who can sing as well as Black, you’ve got to lean into that talent.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026
Senior Gabriela Jaquez, who has played all four of her college seasons at UCLA, shared a similar perspective about how Close has learned to lean on her players.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
Meanwhile, younger investors lean toward target-date funds, the current default options in many retirement plans, or exchange-traded funds, which they can trade throughout the day like stocks.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
Come ready to laugh, make requests and fully lean in.
From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026
You lean back on your elbows, the night sky reminding you of that last night on the trapeze.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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