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
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Rather than shying away from hard questions about how AI will impact the labor market, CareerVillage is leaning in.
—Maggie Johnson, Fortune, 8 Dec. 2025
When challenges come up, the team leans in, rather than apart.
—Derek James, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
The public markets are leaning in favor of a ZIM sale.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 Dec. 2025
Another video showed Perry holding what appeared to be a piece of sushi, as Trudeau leaned in affectionately smiling at the pop singer.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 6 Dec. 2025
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Maggie Johnson, Fortune, 8 Dec. 2025
When challenges come up, the team leans in, rather than apart.
—Derek James, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
The public markets are leaning in favor of a ZIM sale.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 Dec. 2025
Another video showed Perry holding what appeared to be a piece of sushi, as Trudeau leaned in affectionately smiling at the pop singer.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 6 Dec. 2025
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“Lean in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lean%20in. Accessed 10 Dec. 2025.
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