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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Board members who once tuned out started leaning in, and conversation and questions flowed naturally.
—Chiara Alzati, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
This may be limiting to photographers who want to lean in and get close to a subject, but is pretty typical for a bright 35mm prime.
—PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
Rather than leaning in realistic Marvel Cinematic Universe portrayals, or even the classic comic roots, ArcSys has brought a more Japanese sensibility to the design of its world and characters.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
If the world insists on constantly comparing two of England’s most beloved millennial redheads, why not lean in?
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
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Chiara Alzati, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
This may be limiting to photographers who want to lean in and get close to a subject, but is pretty typical for a bright 35mm prime.
—PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
Rather than leaning in realistic Marvel Cinematic Universe portrayals, or even the classic comic roots, ArcSys has brought a more Japanese sensibility to the design of its world and characters.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
If the world insists on constantly comparing two of England’s most beloved millennial redheads, why not lean in?
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
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“Lean in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lean%20in. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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