be left

Example Sentences

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“Those who ignore this phenomenon will be left in the dust,” he said.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

But others have accused the women of turning their back on Australia and believe they should be left to face the consequences.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

In dissent, she quoted Marshall’s warning that if all the voting districts in the South have white majorities, Black citizens will be left with a “right to cast meaningless ballots.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

With no tournament in New Orleans, LIV would be left with a gap between 7 June and 23 July without an event, stalling momentum on what should have been a 14 tournament season.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

I wonder if anything will be left of our temples, language, and customs?

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar