: a definite but not decisive attraction or tendency
—often used in plural
radical leanings
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Examples of leaning in a Sentence
the news media are often accused of having liberal leanings
despite what his athletic leanings might suggest, he was actually a very lazy kid
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The tone of the coverage broke down according to the tribal leanings of the cable news audience.
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Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024
While some partners of other Supreme Court justices — such as Jane Sullivan Roberts or Virginia Thomas — have become ensnared in controversy in recent years over their professional lives and political leanings, Mrs. Alito has not.
—Zach Montague, New York Times, 29 May 2024
Loose campaign finance rules contribute to a toxic environment where public servants of all political leanings become enamored with the trappings of wealth, seduced by junkets and extravagant gifts and parties thrown by their donor friends or ideological allies.
—Dallas Morning News, Twin Cities, 22 May 2024
As voters tune in over the next six months, there’s a chance that disengaged but traditionally Democratic voters could revert to their usual partisan leanings.
—Nate Cohn, New York Times, 24 May 2024
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Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024
While some partners of other Supreme Court justices — such as Jane Sullivan Roberts or Virginia Thomas — have become ensnared in controversy in recent years over their professional lives and political leanings, Mrs. Alito has not.
—Zach Montague, New York Times, 29 May 2024
Loose campaign finance rules contribute to a toxic environment where public servants of all political leanings become enamored with the trappings of wealth, seduced by junkets and extravagant gifts and parties thrown by their donor friends or ideological allies.
—Dallas Morning News, Twin Cities, 22 May 2024
As voters tune in over the next six months, there’s a chance that disengaged but traditionally Democratic voters could revert to their usual partisan leanings.
—Nate Cohn, New York Times, 24 May 2024
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“Leaning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leaning. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
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