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leaning

[ lee-ning ]

noun

  1. inclination; tendency:

    strong literary leanings.

    Synonyms: , , , ,



leaning

/ ˈ±ô¾±Ë²Ôɪŋ /

noun

  1. a tendency or inclination
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of leaning1

First recorded before 1000; Middle English leninge, Old English hlining; lean 1 + -ing 1
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It's one that Republican women have often tried to minimize by leaning into a "tradwife" aesthetic, hoping that a submissive voice and affect could distract from their ambition.

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“We need to tell employers that they’ve got to stand strong to protect the same people they’ve been leaning on to make a profit.â€

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As airlines look to capitalize on the return to travel after the pandemic emergency, Delta and other carriers are leaning into high-end amenities such as luxury lounges that offer fine dining and wellness areas.

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"The discussions we were having weren't really leaning in this direction, so it was definitely not something that I expected."

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But this tact has landed her in hot water, not only with her opponents, but also in her home province of Alberta and with politicians who otherwise share her political leanings.

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