lean
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To stop aiming for old-fashioned stereotypes of what a pop star should look and sound like, and instead lean into your own artistic instincts and true character.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
Even cornbread, if you want to lean the whole thing slightly Southern and spoon it warm into bowls with whipped cream.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
If there’s one thing in American sports that’s going to get people to sit up, lean forward and engage, it’s the home run.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
Behavioral tests supported that conclusion, showing that obese mice were less responsive to sensory stimulation compared to lean mice.
From Science Daily • May 23, 2026
I climb in after Aunt Tess and then lean my head against the doorframe, feeling the rhythmic clop of the horses’ hooves down Massachusetts Avenue.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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