be left

Example Sentences

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

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

If the AI boom fizzles or the energy consumption of data centers wanes, they worry residents could be left paying off the infrastructure upgrades years from now.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 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

Sabalenka, meanwhile, will be left wondering what might have been.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

“I don’t suppose any of that cornbread is gonna be left when we get home,” I said.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith