leave alone

phrase

: to refrain from bothering, disturbing, or using

Leave him alone while he's doing his homework.

Examples of leave alone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Alice, not yet thirty, was left alone with their three young sons and Michelle. — Ian Penman, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

But Halle Berry could not be left alone, and addressing this first thing would rob Williams of a couple hours of sleep, which was suboptimal given the demanding nature of her job. — Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

The problem with the Fed is that the Fed exists to try do what, if left alone, markets wouldn’t otherwise do. — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

The child was left alone in a cold room for more than four hours while awaiting transport to the medical examiner. — Jose R. Gonzalez, USA Today, 30 July 2026

Rhymes for leave alone

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