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left

[left] / lɛft /
ADJECTIVE
on west side when facing north
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Antonyms
WEAK


ADJECTIVE
politically liberal
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That left glaciers vulnerable to melting even faster in subsequent heatwaves.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

Fiona’s death comes after the “Pretty Little Liars” actor’s family lost their home in the Palisades fire, a blaze that left 12 people dead and consumed more than 6,500 structures.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026

He previously suffered a leg injury that left him with a limp and has apparently adapted his lifestyle, preferring to spend his time lazing on a rock, rather than fighting with fellow bears.

From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026

It also left corporate leaders in Mexico concerned that their companies could be next, given that the order contained few details on the compliance failures that led to the punishments.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

A brain "address" can specify left or right hemisphere, the lobe, the nearest ridge or fold, and whether the location is on top or bottom, inside or out, and front or back.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman




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