leaving

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The Justice Department made the decision last month to settle its case against Live Nation, leaving more than 30 states to try their claims without the federal government.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

In a statement they said the decision was taken with "minimal notice" and "has caused serious financial distress for affected students" with some considering leaving their courses.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Walker, of all people, wrote that the Supreme Court has never closed off this route to relief, leaving states free to pursue it.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

Powell also told reporters at that time that he has “no intention” of leaving the Fed’s board of governors until the DOJ’s investigation is “well and truly over, with transparency and finality.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

She turns her cheek toward her shoulder and wipes it on Nate’s sweater, leaving a wet mark, and guilt washes over me again that I wasn’t there for her when she needed me.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam