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leaving

[lee-ving] / ˈli vɪŋ /












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Instead of leaving on either that jet or “former” Air Force One, the president secretly hopped into an airport catering truck and shuttled to an Air Force C-32A, a smaller military plane.

From Salon Aug. 11, 2026

The children "do not know that we are losing our hope," Ahmad, 40, told AFP, adding that leaving illegally was "too risky".

From Barron's Aug. 11, 2026

“I think there are a lot of similarities between politics and entertainment, even more so with the advent of television,” Jones told The Times in 1993, shortly after leaving office.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

This can result in situations that leave only the two centre-backs and one holding midfielder positioned behind the ball, leaving Liverpool vulnerable to counter-attacks.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

“Edda—” my aunt tries one more time, but I’m already jamming my arms into my coat, leaving my aunt in my room, muttering something about being a responsible employee and then slipping out the door.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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