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be left

VERB
remain; carry over
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Norway’s central bank, Norges Bank, also announces a decision on Thursday, where rates are mostly expected to be left on hold but a 25 basis-point increase is possible.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

But even after an action-packed slate of fall product events, analysts say investors may be left wanting.

From MarketWatch Sep. 17, 2026

Caine said that it should not be left to private companies alone to reassure the public that AI "will never... come out of control", and that governments instead must take responsibility for creating regulatory frameworks.

From Barron's Sep. 14, 2026

They should be just as clear about how much we still do not know, what that uncertainty can cost, and who may be left behind.

From Slate Sep. 9, 2026

Christopher had argued very hard and loud to be left alone, but his father said it was probably illegal.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell




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