leash

Example Sentences

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If you want to take your dog along on a family road trip, you’re going to need more than just a leash and some poop bags.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Abandoned at the airport with nothing but a leash and a lot of confusion, a young goldendoodle has landed somewhere better than any arrival gate — on the couch of the officer who rescued him.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

For over a year now, investors have been focusing on the return on Big Tech’s investment, and keeping the AI spenders on a short leash.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

It’s a leash — and everyone holding it just realized they’re on the wrong end.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 25, 2025

I hit the sidewalk hard and feel the leash unraveling around my legs as the dog charges.

From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins