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leaving

[lee-ving] / ˈli vɪŋ /












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Marco Bortolami left his job as head coach in December after just six months at the club, while defence coach Byron McGuigan started a job share with England in October before leaving Sale in March.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

He told voters that he walked away from the firm 14 years ago, leaving an enormous amount of money on the table, because it did not align with his morals.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The World Cup begins in North America on Thursday but China won't be there after failing to qualify once again, leaving their sole appearance back in 2002.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The union said concessions workers could walk off the job any time, leaving hungry fans to fend for themselves.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Despite the hot, angry tears that blur my vision, the truth I’ve been avoiding for so long cuts deep, leaving a scar so I’ll never forget.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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