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leave

[leev] / liv /








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Some football fans have already strategically booked annual leave around potential knockout fixtures.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

He also infuriated colleagues in the coalition government, the British press reported, proposing a stream of unconventional ideas: scrapping maternity leave, abolishing job centers, even buying cloud-bursting technology so Britain would have more sunshine.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Early gains leave AST stock up nearly 170% over the past 12 months.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Then they leave substantial inheritances when recipients are in their 50s or 60s, decades after that money actually would have made the biggest impact.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

“Oh yes, Doctor! My sister’s here at Ravensbruck! She’s not well! I can’t leave her!”

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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