lean
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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
"If you want to win, you've got to run like crazy, lean backwards and stay on your feet," he advises.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Buy spices in rich seasons; lean on them in lean ones.
From Salon • May 19, 2026
Swatch, which has struggled with sluggish sales and a languishing share price, has decided to lean in to the controversy.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
He stared down at the floorboards, his lean frame bent, with a fist propped on a table as if he needed the support.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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