be left

Example Sentences

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

From Salon • Jun. 7, 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

If the AI boom fizzles or the energy consumption of data centers wanes, they worry residents could be left paying off the infrastructure upgrades years from now.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 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

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