leash
Example Sentences
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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
How long of a financial leash should parents extend to their children to pursue a long shot?
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
Guarded by elite army commandos, their mascot Aloka -- a stray dog rescued in India -- walked on a leash, drawing bows and clasped hands from devotees lining the route.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
She has a ring on a chain around her neck that she absentmindedly pulls, almost as though she’s got herself on a leash.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
“Hank, my man,” says Nadia, when our walk is nearly finished, “will you take the leash? I have to text Max.”
From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins
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