lean (toward or towards)

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Verb
  • Whether Grandpa was in charge of making his famous recipe, helped Grandma whip up his favorite cake, or just liked to put in a request for his favorite dessert, these recipes are just like the ones Grandpa always looked forward to eating after Easter dinner.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
  • There will always be Penguins fans who don’t like Ovechkin, and there will always be Capitals fans who don’t like Crosby.
    Josh Yohe, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The Four Seasons New York Downtown property is also likely to lure in gala guests who prefer a stay in the heart of Tribeca.
    Christina Liao, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2025
  • There really is something for every kid here—even ones who prefer quiet with a calm corner.
    Anna Halkidis, Parents, 19 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • If the club can dominate in that area, the special teams should favor Edmonton and result in wins.
    Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
  • With that in mind, here are three stocks favored by the Street’s top pros, according to TipRanks, a platform that ranks analysts based on their past performance.
    TipRanks.com Staff, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2025
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“Lean (toward or towards).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lean%20%28toward%20or%20towards%29. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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