leaned

Example Sentences

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Saudi Aramco has leaned heavily on its East-West pipeline to the Red Sea port of Yanbu, while the U.A.E. has pushed more crude through Fujairah.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Alongside Lamine Yamal, Flick has also leaned on other academy products such as Pau Cubarsi and Fermin Lopez, integrating them into a high-intensity system.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

The Sparks leaned into the direction Plum believed in during the offseason.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

As fast-food chains leaned harder into “value” offerings and casual dining restaurants strengthened their menu and service, fast-casual brands—typically at higher price points than fast food—saw their customers visit less.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Her fingers fumbled a bit in it, and as she leaned over to peer into the case, a pencil and a photograph fell out of it.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott