leaving
Example Sentences
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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
Manchester United have released their retained list for the 2026-27 season, with Casemiro, Tyrell Malacia and Jadon Sancho leaving the club.
From BBC • 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 famous “seven up, eight down” convention—under which Politburo members aged 67 or younger could stay while those 68 or older had to retire—was never formally written into party rules, leaving it easily discarded.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
I whispered stories to the wind, told the ocean my secrets, leaving it all behind and letting go of the innocent child I had once been.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
