1.   But the state has been leaning more toward Republicans in recent years.

2.   But while many more states are leaning toward Bush, polls and politicians agree that in several important states, the governor is barely ahead.

3.   Not a single state is leaning toward Dole.

4.   Washington state is leaning toward Gore, but it is still considered a battleground.

5.   Gulf Arab states are leaning toward a slight increase in oil production, officials said Wednesday after a meeting of Gulf oil ministers.

6.   It would, however, let the state lean heavily on the press.