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leave in the middle

VERB
endanger
Synonyms
STRONGEST
expose imperil menace threaten
STRONG
chance hazard peril risk venture
WEAK
be careless chance it lay on the line lay open leave defenseless make liable play into one's hands put at risk put in danger put on the spot stick one's neck out subject to loss
Antonyms
STRONGEST
guard help protect save
WEAK
aid assist comfort take care

Example Sentences

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It’s why clubs allow players to leave in the middle of a season to play for their national teams despite the risk of injury.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2025

There was a speed and slickness to their play, exploiting the sizeable spaces the Belgians were willing to leave in the middle of the park.

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2023

Officers entered restaurants and ordered diners to leave in the middle of meals.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 2, 2022

Brown has been a free agent since the Buccaneers released him following his decision to leave in the middle of a game against the New York Jets.

From Fox News • Mar. 29, 2022

Not even Stick had ever dared leave in the middle of one of Father’s demonstrations.

From "The Rock and the River" by Kekla Magoon

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