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Example Sentences

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Only the top two finishers are assured of advancing to the knockout stages, so a quality team will be left behind.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Sadly, the U.S. is likely to be left behind.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

BOE interest rates are expected to be left on hold, but markets will be watching for any signals about the prospect of rate hikes in the months to come.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

It also says parents will never be left without a route to challenging decisions about their child's legal support.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

“But you should be left alone here. I don’t think anyone’ll bother you. And I can bring you food and blankets and stuff.”

From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender