leaving

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

He thirsts for the kind of ultimate supremacy and luxury enjoyed by monarchical figures of the past, who built the likes of Egyptian temples and Versailles, leaving lasting marks on their national landscapes.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

They eventually ended it in seventh after winning only five of their 18 Prem matches, leaving them a whopping 27 points adrift of the play-off spots.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

While retirement savers might be able to earn higher returns by leaving more of their money in the stock market, annuities shield them from stock market losses and provide a lifelong income.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

There was hardly time for explanations, much less an argument, but I pattered on, leaving no room for him to interject.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu