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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

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers released Antonio Brown on Thursday following his decision to leave in the middle of their comeback win over the New York Jets over the weekend.

From Fox News • Jan. 6, 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

leave in the middle

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