leaves
Example Sentences
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The death of a sibling leaves survivors twice bereft.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
The wishes are left dangling amid the tree leaves, like budding fruit.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Player leaves the field to protest a referee's decision: The referee can also now show a red card card.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
That leaves a significant portion of the journey unexplained by natural processes alone.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
The last of its dried leaves have long ago fallen, and lie shriveled in the soil beneath it.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
