be left
Example Sentences
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Many have wondered what will happen when families are separated: Who will care for the U.S.-born, citizen children who may be left behind?
From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2026
Without a healthy news business, he said, the internet would be left with bad information—or with none at all.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026
Some retirees get to a point where their health is deteriorating or they are reaching very advanced ages and they can more clearly see what will be left after they die.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
"Mum can't be left on her own at all now," Tracy added.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
And just as the night before, I was not about to be left behind.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
