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leaner

[lee-ner]

noun

  1. a person or thing that leans. lean.

  2. Horseshoes.a thrown horseshoe that leans lean against the stake.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of leaner1

First recorded in 1530–40; lean 1 + -er 1
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“So that’s my main focus, probably why I’m getting a little leaner,” he said.

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"This will support the plant's efficiency as we aim to become a leaner, more resilient, business."

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Have such successes validated her journey as an actor, one she nearly gave up on in leaner days?

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But it is clear, from axing of staff trips, free lunches and other perks, nothing is off limits in Sir Jim Ratcliffe's determination to make United a leaner organisation.

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Carney may indeed choose to shuffle his Cabinet after bringing in a leaner team when he became prime minister last month.

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