be left

Example Sentences

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She wants to earn money as an artist; Cricket just wants to be left alone.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

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

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Colin Firth described the film as a "rollercoaster" that explores empathy, fear and humanity's response to the unknown and said viewers "will be left with a lot of conversation points".

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

And Americans who are already paying more than $4 a gallon on average for gas may be left scratching their heads over the focus on jet fuel.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

I practiced slipping the bag onto my back and running with it—I didn’t want to be left behind.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover