as in to like
to show partiality toward
I'm leaning toward sausage on our pizza tonight—we got pepperoni the last three times
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And on the other hand, there've been some folks who would like to see me out every day, right, banging the drum.—
Mark Guarino,
ABC News,
17 June 2026 -
Tom and Evan hear eight bell tolls at the close of the finale, suggesting that Widow’s Bay would like another eight souls.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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The Athletic reported that the Heat preferred to include guard Davion Mitchell in the trade instead of Jakucionis, but the Bucks didn’t want Mitchell’s short-term deal.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
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Add a Physical Barrier Since ticks prefer to hide in grass and other plants and brush, adding a non-plant barrier like wood chips or gravel can stop ticks from ever crawling into your yard.—
Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
23 June 2026
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Tuesday's winner is favored to take the election in November due to the district's strong Democratic leaning.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
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Available in a style with the same stripes that Paltrow favors, the top offers a subtle pattern that’ll make your outfit pop.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
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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 24 Jun. 2026.
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