: a definite but not decisive attraction or tendency
—often used in plural
radical leanings
Examples of leaning in a Sentence
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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Its pacifist and antinuclear leanings run deep, as do its aversion to risk and its reservations about taking on international military responsibilities.
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Florence Gaub, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
For liberal leaning shows, that number shrinks significantly, around 1 million for MSNBC and 558,000 for CNN.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2025
As the Illinois General Assembly was speeding to adjourn late last month, a Lake County lawmaker had spiritual leanings overtake his temporal duties.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025
With their political party directionless, a charismatic, media savvy governor who works to balance progressive leanings with a practical, centrist approach, emerges as a potential contender.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 1 June 2025
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Florence Gaub, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
For liberal leaning shows, that number shrinks significantly, around 1 million for MSNBC and 558,000 for CNN.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2025
As the Illinois General Assembly was speeding to adjourn late last month, a Lake County lawmaker had spiritual leanings overtake his temporal duties.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025
With their political party directionless, a charismatic, media savvy governor who works to balance progressive leanings with a practical, centrist approach, emerges as a potential contender.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 1 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for leaning
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“Leaning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leaning. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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