leash

Example Sentences

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She added there had been "no safety briefing" beforehand, none of the participants had the right type of leash for their boards in these conditions and Lloyd did not have any next of kin details.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

“Then towards the end of the season, we’re going to see how the points fall and whether anything needs to be done. But at that stage, absolutely off the leash, both of them.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Sri Lanka's police kennels department was mobilised to ensure that local street dogs did not attack Aloka, who was led on a leash held by an army commando.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

And they hinted at a tighter leash on foreigners who analyze Chinese business, saying officials should police misconduct involving “information-gathering activities related to industrial and supply chains” in China.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Hanna, the little one, ran up to me as soon as I entered, tugging at my tzitzis like I was a dog on a leash.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros