Leanings [noun]
Definition of Leanings:
tendency, bias
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Sentence/Example of Leanings:
Though all denominations of course flourish within her walls, Boston is still strongly Congregational in her leanings.
He knows what publicans may be regarded as 'priest's men,' and who have leanings towards independence.
After a deal of thought upon the subject, I decided, for a while at least, to show no political leanings at all.
Temporary sets or attitudes are leanings and prejudices that are due to temporary states of mind.
So far as cleverness goes it seems to me he can do almost anything; and the leanings of his mind are towards the best things.
He stood fast for prerogative, and even his hereditary Calvinism had strong Episcopal leanings.
His congregation, however, soon got to hear of his leanings to Christianity, and he was suspended from his duties as rabbi.
Besides that, his aristocratic leanings unfit him for close contact with the masses.
To strain these from their old and inveterate leanings, might impair the old benefit, and not answer the end of the new project.
I felt that, both by natural leanings and by training, I was especially equipped to be of aid and comfort here.