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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In her double-denim set, Swift gave a towering Kelce a kiss on the cheek as the tight end leaned in.
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Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
When leaders create a safe space for truth, teams lean in rather than shut down.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Our leadership team leaned in — listening closely, communicating consistently, and trusting our people to navigate unprecedented disruption while continuing to deliver exceptional service to our clients.
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Wayne Berson,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
As the fashion industry embraces these jerseys, some teams are leaning in.
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Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
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Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
When leaders create a safe space for truth, teams lean in rather than shut down.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Our leadership team leaned in — listening closely, communicating consistently, and trusting our people to navigate unprecedented disruption while continuing to deliver exceptional service to our clients.
—
Wayne Berson,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
As the fashion industry embraces these jerseys, some teams are leaning in.
—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
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“Lean in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lean%20in. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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