: a definite but not decisive attraction or tendency
—often used in plural
radical leanings
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the news media are often accused of having liberal leanings
despite what his athletic leanings might suggest, he was actually a very lazy kid
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The court ruled unanimously in Humphrey's executor's favor and created the precedent that covers all independent government agencies, meaning workers cannot be fired by the president due to their political leanings.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
January's data closed on Inauguration Day, and consumers of all political leanings will continue to refine their views as President Trump's policies are clarified and implemented, according to economist Joanne Hsu, director of the University of Michigan's Surveys of Consumers.
—Susan Tompor, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
Sinclair, the second largest owner of TV stations in the US, is also eager for more consolidation, and has gained a reputation for directing its local stations to cover the news with a POV more in line with Sinclair’s own conservative political leanings.
—Alex Cranz, WIRED, 21 Jan. 2025
But turn the conversation from names on the ballot to issues on his mind and his leanings are clear.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 19 Jan. 2025
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
January's data closed on Inauguration Day, and consumers of all political leanings will continue to refine their views as President Trump's policies are clarified and implemented, according to economist Joanne Hsu, director of the University of Michigan's Surveys of Consumers.
—Susan Tompor, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
Sinclair, the second largest owner of TV stations in the US, is also eager for more consolidation, and has gained a reputation for directing its local stations to cover the news with a POV more in line with Sinclair’s own conservative political leanings.
—Alex Cranz, WIRED, 21 Jan. 2025
But turn the conversation from names on the ballot to issues on his mind and his leanings are clear.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 19 Jan. 2025
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“Leaning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leaning. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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