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as in to bequeath
to give by means of a will I'm going to leave all of my possessions to my children

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as in to quit
to give up (a job or office) he left his job in the city and moved out into the country

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leave

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noun

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as in vacation
a period during which the usual routine of school or work is suspended the soldier was on leave for three days before having to report back to base

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Recent Examples of leave
Verb
Instead, use a broth, beer, or water seasoned with aromatics like onion, garlic, bay leaves, or other seasonings to enhance the flavor of the meat, not detract from it. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 June 2025 Prioritize child and pet safety: Be vigilant about never leaving young children and pets in vehicles without supervision, especially during periods of intense heat, as car interiors can quickly become extremely hot. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 23 June 2025
Noun
The woman said his leave was not recognized by the military for the domestic assignment. Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025 Ohio spiderwort is much more common in northern Illinois and tends to be taller with more bluish-green leaves compared with the brighter green leaves of Virginia. Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for leave
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Verb
  • To add insult to injury, Pfizer abandoned its plan just a few years after the Kelo decision, just as its tax breaks were about to expire and after about $80 million of taxpayer money was spent, and the land remains a vacant lot all these years later.
    The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 22 June 2025
  • Another noted that the Post tried to become a national rival to The New York Times and failed — abandoning its identity as a regional and D.C. insider paper in the process.
    Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
Verb
  • The ascent of Benson Boone, with his mustache and his backflips, suggests that Jackman may yet find inheritors to carry on the tradition he himself was bequeathed by Diamond and the rest.
    Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
  • The Oilers bought out the final three seasons of the five-year $25-million contract that Holland bequeathed on goaltender Jack Campbell in 2022.
    Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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  • Then, Randi Weingarten, the influential leader of the American Federation of Teachers, and Lee Saunders, president of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, both quit the DNC over their disagreement with Martin’s leadership.
    Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 21 June 2025
  • The singer-songwriter has also said that the album was informed by her experiences with disordered eating, quitting birth control and breaking off a longterm relationship.
    Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 20 June 2025
Verb
  • Pahlavi, whose father was the last monarch overthrown during the 1979 Iranian Revolution, said Monday that Iran currently stands at a crossroads, warning that the West handing the current regime a lifeline would only result in more bloodshed.
    Danielle Wallace, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2025
  • But once the group noticed that Ginny had already died and turned to a zombie, Maggie could not finish the job, and instead handed her knife to Negan to finish off the young girl.
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 23 June 2025
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  • Replace status dumps with two-way updates and invite feedback and surface risks early.
    Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
  • But if the Orioles are willing to dump him off for next to nothing, the Mets could explore the idea.
    Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Verb
  • The following week, Steve Bannon came on the show and said that the 2020 election was stolen; Newsom let this slide.
    Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 20 June 2025
  • So let your voice be heard and vote in the poll below.
    Stephen Daw, Billboard, 20 June 2025
Noun
  • Employees could use that personal leave as vacation time or bank the hours and cash out at retirement.
    William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2025
  • Madeleine was 3 years old when her family, parents Kate and Gerry McCann and 2-year-old twin siblings, left their home in the U.K. for a vacation in Praia da Luz, Portugal.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 24 June 2025
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  • In order to hunt on private land, hunters must have written permission, Meeker said.
    Harley Walls, Arkansas Online, 29 June 2025
  • As a fallback, the administration also sought permission to begin public communications on how the policy would be implemented, should it eventually be upheld.
    Dan Gooding Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025

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“Leave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leave. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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