lean in
verb
leaned in; leaning in; leans in
: to persevere in spite of risk or difficulty
Then there's the racial justice crisis and making sure that we are leaning in during this time of recovery and crisis into the very important conversations around diversity and inclusion.—
Laura Fuentes, quoted in Washington (D.C.) Business Journal
Laura Fuentes, quoted in Washington (D.C.) Business JournalAttending college began as a time of "leaning in," because it took courage to attend a large campus without much parental support and no friends attending with me.—Sue Nokes
Sue NokesExamples of lean in in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
At the event, the couple sat together in the stands and leaned in for a kiss that the cameras captured.
—Jacqueline Weiss, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
The act of leaning in to better reach a dish or hear the conversation reflects enthusiasm for the whole dining experience.
—Clare Finney, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2024
The training reinforces techniques for leaning in corners, braking and balance, body positioning, and recovering from slides.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2024
Some generative AIs such as Grok tend to lean in a different direction, such as being cynical and snarky.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
And experts advise leaning in to family occasions during discordant times.
—Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 9 Apr. 2024
The proxy battle to decide the future of The Walt Disney Company is leaning in favor of the current board of directors, as Nelson Peltz’s Trian Partners loses a major potential backer.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 2 Apr. 2024
After claiming each of the song’s royal roles, Kelce leaned in for a kiss.
—Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 25 Feb. 2024
In the second round of their flyweight bout in Las Vegas, Lima was being held from behind by Severino before the 20-year-old appeared to lean in and bite Lima on his left arm.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 24 Mar. 2024
Jacqueline Weiss, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
The act of leaning in to better reach a dish or hear the conversation reflects enthusiasm for the whole dining experience.
—Clare Finney, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2024
The training reinforces techniques for leaning in corners, braking and balance, body positioning, and recovering from slides.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2024
Some generative AIs such as Grok tend to lean in a different direction, such as being cynical and snarky.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
And experts advise leaning in to family occasions during discordant times.
—Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 9 Apr. 2024
The proxy battle to decide the future of The Walt Disney Company is leaning in favor of the current board of directors, as Nelson Peltz’s Trian Partners loses a major potential backer.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 2 Apr. 2024
After claiming each of the song’s royal roles, Kelce leaned in for a kiss.
—Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 25 Feb. 2024
In the second round of their flyweight bout in Las Vegas, Lima was being held from behind by Severino before the 20-year-old appeared to lean in and bite Lima on his left arm.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 24 Mar. 2024
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“Lean in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lean%20in. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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