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I have been leaning on the balcony railing for hours.
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During the earthquake, the building began to lean, causing panic among the occupants.
As the car took a sharp turn, I was leaning into the curve.
The tower has been leaning slightly due to structural issues.
The car started to lean to one side as the tire slowly lost air.
The dancer's performance required her to lean gracefully, creating a sense of fluidity.
She will lean on the railing to get a better view of the sunset.
Farmers often lean on sturdy tools during long hours of fieldwork.
By the end of the movie, they had leaned closer, captivated by the plot.
The tower of Pisa is leaning due to its historical inclination.
As the aircraft prepared for takeoff, passengers felt a slight lean as it taxied down the runway.
The government decided to lean towards renewable energy for a sustainable future.
Before the storm hit, the scarecrow had leaned slightly to the left.
He is leaning on his friends for support during this challenging time.
The tower leans slightly to one side, creating a unique architectural look.
The gymnast executed a flawless routine, incorporating a graceful lean in her final pose.
The tree has been leaning since the storm passed through.
Having explored various cuisines, she has leaned towards a preference for spicy dishes.
Sally learned to lean on her friends for support during difficult times.
By the end of the marathon, the exhausted runner will have been leaning forward, gasping for breath.
During the dance performance, the choreography required the dancers to lean with perfect synchronization.
As the ship sails through rough waters, it will be leaning to one side.
He likes to lean against the tree while reading a book.
The old tower had been leaning for decades, yet it stood tall against the backdrop of the ancient city.
The lean harvest raised concerns about food shortages in the coming months.
He has leaned towards a more minimalist lifestyle, decluttering his living space.
She will be leaning over the laboratory table to examine the experiment closely.
The skyscraper's design allowed it to lean into the surrounding landscape, creating a unique cityscape.
The actor's subtle lean conveyed a mix of curiosity and suspicion in the suspenseful scene.
She leaned over the balcony to catch a glimpse of the parade.
After hours of practice, she will have been leaning gracefully in her ballet performance.
The chess player's strategy was to lean into a defensive stance, waiting for the opponent's move.
By the time the guests arrive, he will have leaned the artwork against the wall.
Tomorrow, I will be leaning against the bookshelf while reading.
The detective asked the witness to lean on every detail of the crime scene.
Before the storm hits, the tree will have leaned slightly towards the east.
He leaned against the door, exhausted after a long day at work.
As the journey concludes, the weary travelers will have leaned on their walking sticks for support.
With a lean physique, she excelled in long-distance running.
The teacher advised the students to lean on their strengths during the challenging exam.
The tower has leaned slightly over the years, creating a leaning landmark.
As the music played, they leaned into each other on the dance floor.
He will have been leaning on his cane for support during the entire ceremony.
The student was leaning back in his chair, lost in thought during the lecture.
She noticed that her favorite book had been leaning on the shelf for years, untouched and waiting to be rediscovered.
The dancer is leaning gracefully in a dramatic pose.
As the storm raged on, the trees outside had been leaning precariously, their branches swaying in the powerful wind.
In the art class, the teacher encouraged students to lean into their creativity without fear of judgment.
During the meditation session, participants were encouraged to lean into a state of deep relaxation.
He has been leaning towards a more sustainable lifestyle lately.
She is leaning towards a more sustainable lifestyle by recycling and reducing waste.
The tower of books threatened to lean over, a precarious stack on the verge of collapse.
During the intense negotiation, both parties had been leaning towards a compromise that would benefit everyone involved.
Having finished the race, she had leaned on her knees to catch her breath.
The detective must lean on evidence to solve the mysterious case.
In times of uncertainty, she will lean on her friends for support.
The political leader urged the nation to lean towards unity in times of crisis.
He taught his students to lean into challenges, embracing them as opportunities.
He was leaning over the map, plotting the course for their next adventure.
The old man has been leaning on his cane for support while walking.
The actor had to lean on his improvisational skills when the teleprompter malfunctioned.
The old man liked to lean on his cane while watching the neighborhood children play.
The tower started to lean after the strong winds blew against it.
The political landscape has leaned towards progressive ideologies in recent years.
As the debate intensified, the politician chose to lean on facts to strengthen his argument.
As the bicycle slowed down, the boy had to lean to the side to keep his balance.
The cat likes to lean on the warm radiator.
The acrobat's performance involved an impressive lean, defying gravity with each twist and turn.
Despite the storm, the lighthouse stood tall, its beam of light cutting through the lean rain.
The political climate has been leaning towards increased diplomatic relations.
Facing a challenging decision, she had to lean on her intuition for guidance.
He will lean towards a healthier lifestyle by choosing organic produce.
The tower was leaning slightly due to the strong winds.
In the negotiation, both parties had to lean towards compromise to reach an agreement.
In times of crisis, communities often lean on each other for support.
The detective has been leaning on witnesses to gather crucial information.
The investigation has leaned towards the possibility of external interference.
Over time, the company has leaned towards environmentally friendly practices.
The tower of Pisa is famously known for its distinct lean, attracting tourists worldwide.
The cat had a playful lean as it pounced on the toy mouse.
Employees are encouraged to lean into new challenges for personal growth.
As the negotiations continue, both parties are leaning towards a compromise.
The tower leaned slightly, giving it a distinctive appearance.
She has leaned against the sturdy oak tree for support.
The political analyst predicted that public opinion would lean towards increased government intervention.
The detective was leaning on the witness for crucial information.
The tree, battered by the storm, began to lean, its branches weighed down by rain-soaked leaves.
The detective advised the suspect to lean on the truth for a chance at redemption.
She was leaning over the balcony, enjoying the view of the city below.
She was leaning against the doorframe, waiting for him to return.
The cyclist had to lean into the strong wind to make progress.
During the game, he liked to lean forward in anticipation.
The economy tends to lean towards stability during times of careful financial planning.
Students lean over textbooks, absorbed in their studies for exams.
The decision-makers have leaned towards a conservative approach in financial matters.
The giraffe has a long neck that allows it to lean down and eat leaves.
She has been leaning into her creative side, exploring various art forms.
The negotiations have been leaning towards a favorable outcome for both parties.
The company had to lean on innovative strategies to survive the competitive market.
I am leaning against the door, trying to eavesdrop on their conversation.
The exhausted hiker realized he had been leaning on his trekking poles for support during the challenging climb.
During the dance, Tim had to lean back and spin gracefully.
The tower crane had a slight lean as it hoisted heavy construction materials to the upper floors.
Athletes often lean forward to gain momentum at the start of a race.
I caught her just as she was leaning in to whisper a secret.
The old bookshelf has leaned, showcasing the weight of years of literary treasures.
In the dance performance, they will be leaning gracefully during the final act.
By the time she arrived, he had leaned against the old oak tree.
The athlete has been leaning into a rigorous training routine for the upcoming competition.
The mountain climber had to lean over a precarious ledge to secure the safety rope.
The old man was leaning on his cane, gazing at the sunset.
The aging bridge showed signs of a dangerous lean, prompting immediate repair measures.
By tomorrow, the tower will have leaned a bit due to the ongoing construction work.

Lean

leen
verbTo tilt or bend away from an upright position.

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Last Updated On: March 19, 2024
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