Leaning
Leaning noun - A prevailing or general movement or inclination.
Usage example: the news media are often accused of having liberal leanings
Way
Way noun - An established pattern of behavior.
Usage example: that's just his way, so pay him no mind
How words are described
| particular | particular leaning | particular way |
| subtle | subtle leaning | subtle way |
| major | major leaning | major way |
| realistic | realistic leaning | realistic way |
| Other adjectives: creepy. | ||
Both words in one sentence
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At some point, after arranging her room in a specific way and leaning down on her bed, Fernanda feels someone pressing a cold handkerchief to her mouth and passes out.
Source: Psychic Surgery -
Leaning on the Fourth Wall: A bit of a Genius Bonus - but leaving Jonesy behind was Cameron's way of saying there would be no Cat Scares like the previous film.
Source: Film / Aliens - I Did What I Had to Do: The attitude of most tyrant leaning knights and possibly Arthur himself if you go that way.
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