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leaving

[lee-ving] / ˈli vɪŋ /












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They eventually ended it in seventh after winning only five of their 18 Prem matches, leaving them a whopping 27 points adrift of the play-off spots.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Meanwhile, higher labor and food expenses continue to pressure margins, leaving operators little room for error.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The bill applies only to counties with at least 15 passenger rail stations, leaving eight: Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Alameda, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Sacramento.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

As a sad reminder, four months after leaving office, Mr. Biden announced a diagnosis of aggressive Stage 4 prostate cancer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Willem rose slowly to his feet, his eyes never leaving Tine’s.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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