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The phrase "lean to" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it as a verb or a noun when referring to a structure that is supported with only one side, or when talking about relying on something. For example, you could say, "My grandparents built a lean-to on their property for extra storage."
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Sure, those that are left-leaning lean to the left..
"They were pretty lean to begin with.
Most local authorities lean to the left.
I lean to the latter view.
"That's probably why it's got a curious lean to it".
"She doesn't lean to the right or to the left.
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"A lean-to.
But if you can't sleep out in a lean-to, it's not a real lean-to.
Our Tabernacle is no more than a lean-to.
First a lean-to appeared, then three silver tents were pitched.
It has a great atmosphere, looking like a bamboo lean-to next to the Hie shrine.
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