lean slightly
Frequency: 6.510.7 per million words
to incline a small amount
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Examples (10)
- She decided to lean slightly forward to hear the soft whisper.
- The old tower seemed to lean slightly to one side after the earthquake.
- He would often lean slightly against the doorframe while talking.
- Could you lean slightly to your left so I can get a better angle?
- The photographer asked her to lean slightly on the wall for the portrait.
- The tree had begun to lean slightly due to the strong winds.
- He observed the stranger lean slightly and adjust his glasses.
- Even a building can lean slightly over time if its foundation isn't stable.
- She felt him lean slightly closer, signaling his interest.
- The chair was wobbly and would lean slightly whenever someone sat on it.