leaving

Example Sentences

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After leaving the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries last month, the U.A.E. is now free to pump as much oil as it wants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

But his personal life stemmed from not ever forgiving his mother for leaving him behind when he was little.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

During the campaign, Raimondo warned that the island was "driving people away" and that he had seen friends "leaving for university, unsure that they will come back".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Directions Roughly chop or lightly crush some of the capers with the side of a fork, leaving plenty whole for texture.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

The pine trees crowd the van, like they’re trying to keep us from leaving.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith