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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This leader knows when to lean in, signaling approachability, and when to maintain a composed silence, showcasing quiet confidence. —

Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 Our programs have shown us that when companies start the conversation about how to share the burden and make time for childcare, men lean in. —

Blessing Adesiyan, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2024 Neil Pepe, who also directed the show’s first run at Atlantic, is smart to lean in to the comedy. —

Sara Holdren, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2024 The race still leans in Braun's favor, but there's evidence that it's tightened recently. —

Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lean in