leaning

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Sir Olly Robbins told MPs this week that he had not been told that there was a recommendation to deny Lord Mandelson security clearance, only that officials were "leaning against" it.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

After trying and failing with its fully in-house approach, Apple is leaning on its longtime search partner, Google, to provide the back end technology for the next-generation of Siri.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Despite these flaws, the couple saw the home’s potential and decided to buy it, even though a leaning retaining wall nearly derailed their escrow.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

For now, however, investors are leaning toward strategies that back businesses that are more proven, she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Handsome marveled too, but from a farther distance, leaning against a large rock while his tired legs steadied.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el