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The phrase "a bit leaner than" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when comparing the relative leanness of two things, often in contexts like food, fitness, or design.
Example: "This new recipe is a bit leaner than the traditional one, making it a healthier option."
Alternatives: "slightly thinner than" or "somewhat less fatty than".
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The weight of Walsh's frantic vision falls on the shoulders of Cillian Murphy, who is looking a bit leaner than the last time I saw him, which was in 2006, just after he had starred in Ken Loach's film, The Wind That Shakes the Barley.
When times were a bit leaner than they are now, my heart would sink every time we needed more diapers: our grocery bill would swell significantly.
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"He's a little bit leaner than he was but that Dubai race took a lot out of him.
They're a bit leaner.
Despite the "huge" £500m savings target "we will probably end up more efficient, a bit leaner, a bit meaner but we will be effective", pledged the Commissioner.
The 400-meter guys tend to be a bit more lean.
It's very light, not very gamey, a bit like lean beef.
Gavrilles had difficulty taking her shoes off, and, after watching her struggle a bit, Bludau leaned in to help.
For better or worse, this version seems a bit more lean and focused.
"But what we must focus on is performance and I think we've got a bit to lean on.
If the meat is a bit too lean, mix in some finely chopped, uncooked fatty bacon.
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