lean towards
Intermediate (B1)neutral
To sort of prefer one thing over others, but maybe not 100% decided yet.
"After reviewing both proposals, the committee is leaning towards the more affordable option."
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But I lean towards no.

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Chicago Bulls · 27:37
that lean towards offense and they lean towards defense and that's fine,

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Peter Santenello · 27:53
What did you lean towards more?

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Jet Lag: The Game · 43:33
I lean towards being pretty conservative.

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ShortCircuit · 14:14
I personally lean towards this guy.