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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Athletique There is something edgy yet soft about a funnel-neck in a technical fabric—lean in and pair a wind- and water-resistant shell with trousers and sneakers for a touch of sport, or style it with a pencil skirt and kitten heels for a more feminine feel.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2025
Few incumbents are leaning in as aggressively as Franklin Templeton.
—Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
On video calls, lean in a bit to close the gap.
—Vanessa Van Edwards, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
Colbert began to lean in slowly for a kiss before Aniston snapped him out of the scene.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2025
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Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2025
Few incumbents are leaning in as aggressively as Franklin Templeton.
—Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
On video calls, lean in a bit to close the gap.
—Vanessa Van Edwards, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
Colbert began to lean in slowly for a kiss before Aniston snapped him out of the scene.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lean in
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“Lean in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lean%20in. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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