left behind
Example Sentences
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The foie gras frenzy came out of a push by Beijing to find sustainable industries for rural villages left behind when workers flooded into cities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
She said there’s grief for the people, routines and even a person’s identity that’s been left behind.
From Salon ● Jul. 11, 2026
It does not restore the lives that were broken – the children left behind, the years lost.
From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026
TMZ reports that the late musician — born Ermias Asghedom — left behind an estate worth $11 million.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
Even the sandwiches had been completely eaten, with only the pickles left behind.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
