leave no trace
Example Sentences
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The key players in Kao’s pay-to-play deals went to great lengths to meet in person and leave no trace of an actual quid pro quo, he told agents.
From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026
Ward told Greenpeace online he had taken "great pleasure" in removing its work, adding: "Thought Greenpeace was all about leave no trace and you do this to the mountain side."
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
If you visit the area, remember to leave no trace, never step on the wildflowers and do not collect anything — flowers, rocks or artifacts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 30, 2025
One of the principles of Burning Man is to leave no trace - an expectation that all attendees will pack out everything they brought to Black Rock City and clean out their camps before leaving.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 7, 2023
Bissell and his engineers had taken care to leave no trace of the CIA's involvement in the flight.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
