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

It is etched into the national psyche of Israel, along with a vow that the Jewish people will never again be left with no option but defeat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

If expectations for those companies have moved too far, or if leadership shifts quickly, investors in slower-moving momentum strategies could be left exposed, he said.

From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026

So I became accustomed to the fact that I would be left behind.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals