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left

[left] / lɛft /
ADJECTIVE
on west side when facing north
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


ADJECTIVE
politically liberal
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That left Wembanyama one flagrant foul away from an automatic suspension and the Knicks seized upon the moment of Spurs hesitation to mount a 13-0 scoring run.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

But unless Tuchel decides to play Rogers on the left against Croatia, only one of the duo will be in that particular line-up.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

While a 2003 court decision recognized his ownership, subsequent court cases left it in control of larger landowners.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The ongoing conflict, which is in its fourth month, has left a mark on the global and domestic economy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

So it was that, late one night, without saying good-bye to wife or children, niece or housekeeper, the two adventurers left unnoticed.

From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios




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