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
Come ready to laugh, make requests and fully lean in.
From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026
For the rest of his life, had a soft spot for the meals she prepared during the lean years of World War II.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
He slung the shotgun strap over his shoulder and let Owen lean on him to take pressure off his injured foot.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
