be left
Example Sentences
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He added that “unfortunately, many unsophisticated investors will be left holding the bag in the end.”
From MarketWatch • May 13, 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
A leading cancer researcher has said that Northern Ireland patients should not be left behind in a "postcode lottery" as a new injectable cancer drug is rolled out across other parts of the UK.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
My sister and the girl wanted to be left alone, but also wanted me and the boy to want to play with them, so they spurred us to do tricks that they would judge.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
