Examples of leash in a Sentence
Colleen Grablick, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
Dogs must be on a leash in all common areas of the hotel and are not permitted in any of the hotel bars or restaurants (with the exception of service dogs).
—Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2024
But Besson wants off the leash and his instincts lead him astray.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024
Meghan and Prince Harry are dog parents to Pula, Guy and rescue beagle Mamma Mia, making the pet products a natural fit for the budding brand, which is also pursuing permission for leashes, collars, bowls and feeding mats.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 26 Mar. 2024
Researchers asked 18 dog owners to bring their pups into the lab, along with five objects each dog was familiar with—things like leashes, Frisbees, slippers and toys.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Mar. 2024
Game and Fish also said people should not feed wild animals, pets should be on a leash when outdoors and children should be taught to do the same.
—The Arizona Republic, 29 Mar. 2024
When a hiker decides to bring along their pet on a trail, keep the dog on a leash and be aware of your surroundings.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2024
Under coach Brian Dutcher, who was awarded a new contract Wednesday, playing defense and playing until your elbows sweat is rewarded by a long leash in terms of shot selection.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2024
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Word History
Middle English lees, leshe, from Anglo-French *lesche, lesse, probably from lesser to leave, let go
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
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“Leash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leash. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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