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

How long of a financial leash should parents extend to their children to pursue a long shot?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Guarded by elite army commandos, their mascot Aloka -- a stray dog rescued in India -- walked on a leash, drawing bows and clasped hands from devotees lining the route.

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

Then he felt the puppy tug on the leash.

From "Mystery Map (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #3)" by Franklin W. Dixon