leash

Example Sentences

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Among the revisions: new bans on jaywalking, walking pets without a leash and smoking while driving.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

She added there had been "no safety briefing" beforehand, none of the participants had the right type of leash for their boards in these conditions and Lloyd did not have any next of kin details.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Sri Lanka's police kennels department was mobilised to ensure that local street dogs did not attack Aloka, who was led on a leash held by an army commando.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

They use borrowed money and have risk managers who keep them on a tight leash.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

He peeled open his eyes and saw that Cruz was still on his leash, standing next to Abe, who was laughing his head off.

From "I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005" by Lauren Tarshis