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
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Plus in a fashion that can be unusual for a Bahamian hotel, the resort leans in and celebrates its location through local art and a strong vibe of recaptured travel glamor.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
Alan Cumming and the rest of the Tip Toe cast lean in for a selfie at the show's premiere in London on May 18.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Lama had spent years absorbing the heightened emotional register of Nepali and Indian television drama, and her early workshop sessions leaned in that direction.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 May 2026
The stars worked the crowd, greeting the faithful and leaning in for photos with young cosplayers.
—Kim Willis, USA Today, 16 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
Alan Cumming and the rest of the Tip Toe cast lean in for a selfie at the show's premiere in London on May 18.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Lama had spent years absorbing the heightened emotional register of Nepali and Indian television drama, and her early workshop sessions leaned in that direction.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 May 2026
The stars worked the crowd, greeting the faithful and leaning in for photos with young cosplayers.
—Kim Willis, USA Today, 16 May 2026
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“Lean in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lean%20in. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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