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
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
There’s also cottage cheese chocolate chip “cookie dough” and cottage cheese ice cream — recipes that definitely lean more on the bizarre side.
From Salon • 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
They watched Biryuzov work his way to Khrushchev’s seat, lean down, and whisper in his ear.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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