be left

Example Sentences

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Sadly, the U.S. is likely to be left behind.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

BOE interest rates are expected to be left on hold, but markets will be watching for any signals about the prospect of rate hikes in the months to come.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

She said border officials rejected these ideas, but signaled tentative support for watering holes for bighorn, small wildlife passages in the wall and floodgates to be left open during storms.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

It also says parents will never be left without a route to challenging decisions about their child's legal support.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

And even special chickens—or maybe especially special chickens—can’t be left on their own by the side of the road for an hour without any sort of box or anything.

From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones