leave home

phrase

: to leave one's parent's home and live in one's own home
He left home after graduating from high school.

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If a food delivery service raises prices because its data shows a customer may be unable to leave home, that would be deceptive. Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026 Shopping has become remarkably efficient, yet people continue to browse in person, attend live events, seek expert guidance, and make purchases through experiences that require them to leave home. Connie Etemadi, Freep.com, 18 Aug. 2026 To leave this dream, even if it is realized - and to leave home. Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026 Many leave home early for school, and darkness adds difficulty for inexperienced motorists who may already be tired or rushed. Chris Hardesty, AJC.com, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for leave home

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“Leave home.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leave%20home. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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