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leaving

[lee-ving] / ˈli vɪŋ /












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However, she definitely overstepped the mark by indicating that leaving the home to her two adult children is the “decent” thing to do.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026

But consider that “Verity” topped last week’s box office by a wide margin, leaving “Digger” and “Heart of the Beast” eating its dust.

From Salon ● Oct. 9, 2026

In recent months, the stores have only had a few pounds of rice and sugar for sale, leaving shoppers at the mercy of state-run supermarkets that operate in dollars or small private stores.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

Markets might have gone too far in pricing in interest-rate hikes by the Federal Reserve, leaving scope for some retracement and a potential relief rally in government bonds, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

“I’m leaving on Wednesday. I won’t be back in school.”

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott




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