leave to
Example Sentences
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The Home Office said the alleged attacker was on leave to remain in the UK until 2028.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Khan, a prominent British lawyer, has been on voluntary leave to fight the allegations since May 2025.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
I have $750,000 in an IRA that I would like to leave to my children, if possible.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
Banks are too complex to govern through legislated rules alone, too important to leave to market discipline, and too dynamic for one-time approval.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
Legolas and Gimli were early abroad, and they begged leave to go up into the City; for they were eager to see Merry and Pippin.
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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