be left

Example Sentences

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Sadly, the U.S. is likely to be left behind.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

BOE interest rates are expected to be left on hold, but markets will be watching for any signals about the prospect of rate hikes in the months to come.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

And Americans who are already paying more than $4 a gallon on average for gas may be left scratching their heads over the focus on jet fuel.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

She said border officials rejected these ideas, but signaled tentative support for watering holes for bighorn, small wildlife passages in the wall and floodgates to be left open during storms.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Or maybe she didn’t really want anything, except to be left alone.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt