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lease

[lees] / lis /
VERB
rent object, residence
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


Example Sentences

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Over the decades, the archdiocese leased the land to several oil companies including Standard Oil of California.

From Los Angeles Times

Homeland Security is leasing the plane but is in the process of acquiring it for roughly $70 million.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Palisades Bowl’s owners still are disputing whether residents’ leases remain intact.

From Los Angeles Times

On the balance sheet, home of assets and liabilities, the four companies added nearly $117 billion in debt and lease liabilities in 2025.

From Barron's

The agency posted a notice on its website late Monday saying it had ended leases to Brentwood School and a parking lot firm and the license for an oil pumping operation on the 388-acre property.

From Los Angeles Times