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

Attending 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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What’s the strength of the offense and defense, and how does the team lean in to that more next year. —

Matt Schneidman, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025 With this new year, consider planning some fresh ways to cater to your creativity—and lean in to the importance of resting. —

Essence, 7 Jan. 2025 Meanwhile, the judicial branch is seen as leaning in the GOP's favor after Trump nominated three justices to the Supreme Court during his first term, giving the Court a 6-3 conservative supermajority. —

Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024 Open the books, reveal the number of new positions in City Hall, and lean in to transparency. —

Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 12 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lean in