leaving

Example Sentences

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He said some clients were left with only £200 a month after paying rent, leaving little for food, transport or social contact.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

The S&P 500 finished at 7,519.12 on Tuesday, according to FactSet, leaving it just 6.5% shy of its next major milestone.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

They’re leaving as AI rapidly shakes up the entry-level jobs that were once thought of as solid career launchpads.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Separatists in Canada's oil-rich Alberta province say they have collected the signatures of more than 300,000 supporters, enough names under Alberta law to force a referendum on leaving Canada.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

“Edda—” my aunt tries one more time, but I’m already jamming my arms into my coat, leaving my aunt in my room, muttering something about being a responsible employee and then slipping out the door.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse