leaflet

noun leaf·let \ ˈlēf-lət \

|Updated on: 12 Aug 2018

Examples: leaflet in a Sentence

Definition of leaflet

1 a : one of the divisions of a compound leaf

b : a small or young foliage leaf

2 : a leaflike organ or part (such as one of the flaps of a heart valve)

3 : a usually folded printed sheet intended for free distribution

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Examples of leaflet in a Sentence

Protesters were handing out leaflets condemning the government's environmental policies.
the company hires college students to work the phones and distribute leaflets for its clients

Recent Examples of leaflet from the Web

In November, authorities arrested a 55-year-old Sacramento man who flew a drone that dropped leaflets featuring a rant against television-news outlets inside Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., during an NFL game.

— w.j. hennigan, Time, "Experts Say Drones Pose a National Security Threat — and We Aren’t Ready," 31 May 2018
The Montauk tuna arrived with a Sea To Table leaflet describing the romantic, seaside town and an email from a salesperson saying the fish was caught off North Carolina.

— chicagotribune.com, "'Sustainably caught' seafood? Nationwide distributor's murky supply chain exposed," 14 June 2018
Make your cuts one-quarter inch above an outward facing bud eye at a five-leaflet leaf.

— rita perwich, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Send the right blooming messages to your roses," 5 July 2018
Forces aligned with President Assad have threatened a ground offensive, dropping leaflets that demand the surrender of rebels in the area.

— michael r. gordon, WSJ, "Russian Airstrikes Hit Southwest Syria, Breaking a Cease-Fire Deal," 24 June 2018
The leaflets were apparently distributed in a residential neighborhood west of Bellevue Way Northeast, near Clyde Hill Elementary School.

— benjamin romano, The Seattle Times, "Snickers for snitches: racist, anti-immigrant leaflets distributed with candy in Bellevue area," 12 June 2018
The Israeli army air-dropped leaflets over Gaza warning people not to approach the fence that separates Gaza from Israel.

— abeer salman and james masters, CNN, "Nine Palestinians killed in Gaza protests ahead of embassy opening," 14 May 2018
In one instance, a Sadlowski volunteer was shot and wounded handing out leaflets in Houston.

— sam roberts, New York Times, "Ed Sadlowski, Fiery Steelworkers Insurgent, Dies at 79," 14 June 2018
The Montauk tuna came with a Sea to Table leaflet describing the romantic, seaside town and the quality of the fish.

— margie mason and martha mendoza, latimes.com, "Local, sustainably caught fish? Seafood distributor's murky supply chain is exposed," 14 June 2018

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