let out
Example Sentences
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He begs to be let out, with Mr. Lucas providing the voice of his own likeness.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026
“He told us that when the shaking started, they screamed to be let out because the walls were cracking,” Javier Salcedo said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026
A leopard sighting was reported to Dyfed-Powys Police in Cwmtwrch, Swansea, on 16 January 2023, when the reporter saw a "leopard with spots walking around the garden when their dog was let out".
From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026
Police kept the demonstrators in the park, with tired-looking protesters let out in dribs and drabs as the light began to fade.
From Barron's • Jun. 14, 2026
My stomach let out a little contented gurgle, and I reached for a second piece.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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