leash

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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

She said she saw Athena wrapping her leash around an agent’s leg and barking frantically.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

And he keeps a tight leash on a group of contestants who operate at various degrees of charming.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2025

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

From MarketWatch • Nov. 25, 2025

Then Joe grabbed the puppy’s leash off the ground.

From "Mystery Map (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #3)" by Franklin W. Dixon