leave behind
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It’s sad his children didn’t learn that lesson and instead are trampling the legacy he hoped to leave behind.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026
Some 1,200 sheep are brought in to graze on the crops in between rice harvests, and they leave behind organic matter, which enriches the soil naturally.
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026
Once the lava drains away, it can leave behind hollow tunnels.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026
Throughout her career, Mr. Tommasini notes, Anderson’s stated goal was to leave behind “the kind of impression that will make it easier for those who follow.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
Smithy and Mara were busy sorting the metal slag that they would have to leave behind and the tools they could pack onto the camels.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
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