on a leash
Example Sentences
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Sri Lanka's police kennels department was mobilised to ensure that local street dogs did not attack Aloka, who was led on a leash held by an army commando.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
She has a ring on a chain around her neck that she absentmindedly pulls, almost as though she’s got herself on a leash.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
"One of the staff members asked my mum if Katie had a leash, if my mum would put her on a leash to take her out of the store."
From BBC • Dec. 28, 2024
Willie the goat was roaming around a parking lot on a leash, and Penelope the pig dozed quietly in a carrier.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2024
Celia stood beside him, like she was on a leash.
From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia
